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... Notebook PC Getting started 20 Charge your Notebook PC 20 Lift to open the display panel 21 Press the power button 21 Gestures for the touch screen (on selected models) and touchpad...22 Using the touch screen (on selected models 22 Using the touchpad 24 Using the keyboard 29 Function keys 29 Function keys for ASUS Apps 30 Windows®8 keys 30 Multimedia control keys 31 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 34 Windows® 8 lock screen 34 Windows® UI...35 Notebook PC E-Manual...
... Notebook PC Getting started 20 Charge your Notebook PC 20 Lift to open the display panel 21 Press the power button 21 Gestures for the touch screen (on selected models) and touchpad...22 Using the touch screen (on selected models 22 Using the touchpad 24 Using the keyboard 29 Function keys 29 Function keys for ASUS Apps 30 Windows®8 keys 30 Multimedia control keys 31 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 34 Windows® 8 lock screen 34 Windows® UI...35 Notebook PC E-Manual...
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Start screen...35 Windows® Apps 35 Hotspots...36 Working with Windows® apps 38 Launching apps 38 Customizing apps 38 Closing apps...40 Accessing the Apps screen 41 Charm bar...43 Snap feature...45 Other keyboard shortcuts 47 Connecting to wireless networks 49 Wi-Fi ...49 Bluetooth ...51 Airplane mode 53 Connecting to wired networks 54 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 54 Configuring a static IP network connection 58 Turning your Notebook PC...
Start screen...35 Windows® Apps 35 Hotspots...36 Working with Windows® apps 38 Launching apps 38 Customizing apps 38 Closing apps...40 Accessing the Apps screen 41 Charm bar...43 Snap feature...45 Other keyboard shortcuts 47 Connecting to wireless networks 49 Wi-Fi ...49 Bluetooth ...51 Airplane mode 53 Connecting to wired networks 54 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 54 Configuring a static IP network connection 58 Turning your Notebook PC...
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... Notebook PC. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. 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. Do not use your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC near gas leaks. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Notebook PC E-Manual Use...
... Notebook PC. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. 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. Do not use your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC near gas leaks. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Notebook PC E-Manual Use...
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... touchpad section in sleep mode 14 Notebook PC E-Manual Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in this manual. 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 Gestures for typing. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of a regular mouse...
... touchpad section in sleep mode 14 Notebook PC E-Manual Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in this manual. 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 Gestures for typing. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of a regular mouse...
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...%. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator (on battery mode and the battery power is enabled. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is running on selected models) This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's keyboard. Solid Orange The Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Lights off The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is activated. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is less than 95%. Two-color battery charge indicator...
...%. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator (on battery mode and the battery power is enabled. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is running on selected models) This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's keyboard. Solid Orange The Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Lights off The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is activated. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is less than 95%. Two-color battery charge indicator...
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... appearance depending on model. WARNING! Ensure that can get warm to hear audio straight from the Notebook PC. WARNING! Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC are software-controlled. The battery pack cannot be disassembled. Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may occur. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual IMPORTANT! When working on surfaces that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects...
... appearance depending on model. WARNING! Ensure that can get warm to hear audio straight from the Notebook PC. WARNING! Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC are software-controlled. The battery pack cannot be disassembled. Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may occur. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual IMPORTANT! When working on surfaces that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects...
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... the network cable into this port to connect to an external display. VGA port This port allows you to a power source. The adapter may become warm to USB 2.0. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC to a local area network (LAN). Right Side USB 3.0 port This Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to hot...
... the network cable into this port to connect to an external display. VGA port This port allows you to a power source. The adapter may become warm to USB 2.0. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC to a local area network (LAN). Right Side USB 3.0 port This Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to hot...
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.... Memory card reader This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader slot that support SD card formats. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. Left Side Kensington® lock port The Kensington® lock port allows you to connect...
.... Memory card reader This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader slot that support SD card formats. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. Left Side Kensington® lock port The Kensington® lock port allows you to connect...
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Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. 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. 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 29
Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. 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. 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 29
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... launch ASUS apps. 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 simulate the right-click functions. 30 Notebook PC E-Manual Press this key to go back to the Start screen. If you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used to switch between these display color enhancement modes: Gamma...
... launch ASUS apps. 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 simulate the right-click functions. 30 Notebook PC E-Manual Press this key to go back to the Start screen. If you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used to switch between these display color enhancement modes: Gamma...
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... lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC. Press the power button on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 34 Notebook PC E-Manual Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Watch this to your PC 5. 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...
... lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC. Press the power button on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 34 Notebook PC E-Manual Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Watch this to your PC 5. 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...
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... part of the Notebook PC's architecture. The default BIOS settings apply to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for system startup in the following information for more details. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that requires further BIOS settings or updates. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot...
... part of the Notebook PC's architecture. The default BIOS settings apply to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for system startup in the following information for more details. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that requires further BIOS settings or updates. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot...
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... & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot Launch CSM [Enabled] [Disabled] Sets the system boot order 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. Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Notebook PC E-Manual 69 Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this...
... & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot Launch CSM [Enabled] [Disabled] Sets the system boot order 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. Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Notebook PC E-Manual 69 Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this...
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... 2.15.1226. Re-type to your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED User Disabled [Disabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you to control the access to confirm the password then press . 70 Notebook PC E-Manual Set Administrator Password. Copyright (C) 2012 American...
... 2.15.1226. Re-type to your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED User Disabled [Disabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you to control the access to confirm the password then press . 70 Notebook PC E-Manual Set Administrator Password. Copyright (C) 2012 American...
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... Security menu, you would like to lock or unlock some interface functions of your Notebook PC. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Select an interface you can access I/O Interface Security to lock then press . 3. Notebook PC E-Manual 71 To lock an interface: 1. 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 →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt...
... Security menu, you would like to lock or unlock some interface functions of your Notebook PC. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Select an interface you can access I/O Interface Security to lock then press . 3. Notebook PC E-Manual 71 To lock an interface: 1. 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 →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt...
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... [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 Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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. 72 Notebook PC E-Manual To lock...
... [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 Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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. 72 Notebook PC E-Manual To lock...
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...a power on password and must be entered to Setup and is set the HDD password: 1. 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 System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED User Disabled [Disabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Set HDD...
...a power on password and must be entered to Setup and is set the HDD password: 1. 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 System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED User Disabled [Disabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Set HDD...
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... Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Windows Boot Manager Launch EFI Shell from the ASUS website. 2. Restart your model from filesystem device →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your Notebook PC. 4. Connect your configuration settings, select Save Changes and Exit before exiting the BIOS. To update the BIOS: 1. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook...
... Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Windows Boot Manager Launch EFI Shell from the ASUS website. 2. Restart your model from filesystem device →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your Notebook PC. 4. Connect your configuration settings, select Save Changes and Exit before exiting the BIOS. To update the BIOS: 1. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook...
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Locate your downloaded BIOS file in the flash disk drive then press . Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device Wake on Lid Open [Enabled] [Enabled] Press Enter to run the utility to its default settings. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. After the BIOS update process, select Exit > Restore Defaults to restore the system to select and update BIOS. Main AdvAAappnttciieoo SSeeBttouuoppt UUttiiSlleiicttuyyri--tyCCooppyySrraiivggehhtt& ((ECCx))it22001121 AAmmeerriiccaann MMeeggaattrreennddss,, IInncc...
Locate your downloaded BIOS file in the flash disk drive then press . Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device Wake on Lid Open [Enabled] [Enabled] Press Enter to run the utility to its default settings. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. After the BIOS update process, select Exit > Restore Defaults to restore the system to select and update BIOS. Main AdvAAappnttciieoo SSeeBttouuoppt UUttiiSlleiicttuyyri--tyCCooppyySrraiivggehhtt& ((ECCx))it22001121 AAmmeerriiccaann MMeeggaattrreennddss,, IInncc...
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... to recover using a system image file. 6. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 Select Use the latest available system image (recommended), then tap Next. You can also choose Select a system image if your account password then tap Continue. 7. In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. Choose an account you regularly backup your system to prevent data loss in an external device or DVD. 8. Type your...
... to recover using a system image file. 6. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 Select Use the latest available system image (recommended), then tap Next. You can also choose Select a system image if your account password then tap Continue. 7. In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. Choose an account you regularly backup your system to prevent data loss in an external device or DVD. 8. Type your...
