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... Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started 26 Install the battery pack (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...
... Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started 26 Install the battery pack (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...
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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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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 using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter 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...
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 using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter 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...
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... 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. Do not use 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. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual
... 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. Do not use 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. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... models come with a comfortable travel depth for typing. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of your 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 Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is activated...
... models come with a comfortable travel depth for typing. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of your 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 Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is activated...
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... on battery mode and the battery power is enabled. Number lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is plugged to 100%. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Solid Orange The Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is less than 95%. Lights off The Notebook PC 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 activated...
... on battery mode and the battery power is enabled. Number lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is plugged to 100%. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Solid Orange The Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is less than 95%. Lights off The Notebook PC 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 activated...
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... enter and warm air to a power source. Hard disk drive compartments These compartments are reserved spaces for playing PC games or watching movies on your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! WARNING! Spring battery lock The spring battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in an unlocked position when removing the battery pack. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of your Notebook PC. When charged...
... enter and warm air to a power source. Hard disk drive compartments These compartments are reserved spaces for playing PC games or watching movies on your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! WARNING! Spring battery lock The spring battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in an unlocked position when removing the battery pack. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of your Notebook PC. When charged...
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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 NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. 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...
... 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 NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. 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...
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...-click functions. If you opened. Notebook PC E-Manual 35 Turns the speaker on your Notebook PC's keyboard used to switch between these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode, Theater Mode, Soft Mode, My Profile, and Normal. Toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to launch ASUS apps. Launches the ASUS LifeFrame app Launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key...
...-click functions. If you opened. Notebook PC E-Manual 35 Turns the speaker on your Notebook PC's keyboard used to switch between these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode, Theater Mode, Soft Mode, My Profile, and Normal. Toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to launch ASUS apps. Launches the ASUS LifeFrame app Launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key...
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... Notebook PC's keyboard. 40 Notebook PC E-Manual To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your PC 5. Press the power button on your Notebook PC. 3. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. Follow the onscreen instructions to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating...
... Notebook PC's keyboard. 40 Notebook PC E-Manual To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your PC 5. Press the power button on your Notebook PC. 3. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. Follow the onscreen instructions to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating...
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... selected models only). USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to quick-charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. NOTE: USB Charger+ is on battery power and allows you to charge devices while your Notebook PC is available in battery mode. WARNING: If your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. Notebook PC E-Manual 69 Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you set the charge limit when your Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (available...
... selected models only). USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to quick-charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. NOTE: USB Charger+ is on battery power and allows you to charge devices while your Notebook PC is available in battery mode. WARNING: If your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. Notebook PC E-Manual 69 Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you set the charge limit when your Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (available...
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... error message appears onscreen during POST. 74 Notebook PC E-Manual WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings apply to system instability or boot...
... error message appears onscreen during POST. 74 Notebook PC E-Manual WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings apply to system instability or boot...
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...Boot Option #1. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1231. Main Advance Boot Security Save & Exit 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...
...Boot Option #1. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1231. Main Advance Boot Security Save & Exit 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...
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... 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1231. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual...
... 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1231. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual...
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... This menu allows you to your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security Secure Boot Control [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering your Notebook PC's operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you will have Administrator rights. Re-type to input this before entering BIOS.
... This menu allows you to your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security Secure Boot Control [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering your Notebook PC's operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you will have Administrator rights. Re-type to input this before entering BIOS.
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... be disabled External Ports CMOS Camera Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] Lock [UNLOCKED] USB Interface UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. To lock the USB interface: 1. Aptio Setup Utility - F1...
... be disabled External Ports CMOS Camera Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] Lock [UNLOCKED] USB Interface UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. To lock the USB interface: 1. Aptio Setup Utility - F1...
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... user password. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual CCooppyyrriigghhtt ((CC)) 22001121 AAmmeerriiccaann MMeeggaattrreennddss,, IInncc.. AAppttiioo SSeettuupp UUttiilliittyy -- 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. In Setup, the User...
... user password. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual CCooppyyrriigghhtt ((CC)) 22001121 AAmmeerriiccaann MMeeggaattrreennddss,, IInncc.. AAppttiioo SSeettuupp UUttiilliittyy -- 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. In Setup, the User...
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.... Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Aptio Setup Utility - To update the BIOS: 1. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . Save & Exit To keep your model from filesystem device →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 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...
.... Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Aptio Setup Utility - To update the BIOS: 1. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . Save & Exit To keep your model from filesystem device →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 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...
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After the BIOS update process, select Exit > Restore Defaults to restore the system to select and update BIOS. 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. Main AdvAAappnttciieoo SSeeBttouuoppt UUttiiSlleiicttuyyri--...
After the BIOS update process, select Exit > Restore Defaults to restore the system to select and update BIOS. 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. Main AdvAAappnttciieoo SSeeBttouuoppt UUttiiSlleiicttuyyri--...