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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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... to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Notebook PC E-Manual 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. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other...
... to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Notebook PC E-Manual 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. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other...
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... hardware status of a regular mouse. 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 Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. It also simulates the functions of your Notebook PC. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in sleep mode 14 Notebook PC E-Manual...
... hardware status of a regular mouse. 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 Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. It also simulates the functions of your Notebook PC. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in sleep mode 14 Notebook PC E-Manual...
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... is running on selected models) This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is between 95% and 100%. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator (on battery mode and the battery power is enabled. Using capital lock allows you to a power source and the battery power is accessing the internal storage drives. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Refer to the following table for details: Color Solid Green Status...
... is running on selected models) This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is between 95% and 100%. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator (on battery mode and the battery power is enabled. Using capital lock allows you to a power source and the battery power is accessing the internal storage drives. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Refer to the following table for details: Color Solid Green Status...
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... air to enter and warm air to hear audio straight from the Notebook PC. Air vents The air vents allow you to exit the Notebook PC. Audio speakers The built-in use or while charging the battery pack. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC are software-controlled. The battery pack cannot be disassembled. WARNING! When working on your Notebook PC...
... air to enter and warm air to hear audio straight from the Notebook PC. Air vents The air vents allow you to exit the Notebook PC. Audio speakers The built-in use or while charging the battery pack. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC are software-controlled. The battery pack cannot be disassembled. WARNING! When working on your Notebook PC...
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VGA port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Do not cover the adapter and keep it is backward compatible to USB 2.0. LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect to a local area network (LAN). WARNING! Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC to an external display. Right Side USB 3.0 port This Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) port provides a transfer rate of up to...
VGA port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Do not cover the adapter and keep it is backward compatible to USB 2.0. LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect to a local area network (LAN). WARNING! Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC to an external display. Right Side USB 3.0 port This Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) port provides a transfer rate of up to...
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... Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader slot that support SD card formats. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Left Side Kensington® lock port The Kensington® lock port allows you to connect your Notebook PC' to amplified speakers or headphones. Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to secure your Notebook PC to an external microphone. 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...
... Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader slot that support SD card formats. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Left Side Kensington® lock port The Kensington® lock port allows you to connect your Notebook PC' to amplified speakers or headphones. Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to secure your Notebook PC to an external microphone. 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...
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Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Notebook PC E-Manual 29 Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker 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's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off Activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC.
Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Notebook PC E-Manual 29 Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker 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's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off Activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC.
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... the Start screen. If you opened. Press this key to switch between these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode, Theater Mode, Soft Mode, My Profile, and Normal. 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 the last app you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used...
... the Start screen. If you opened. Press this key to switch between these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode, Theater Mode, Soft Mode, My Profile, and Normal. 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 the last app you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used...
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... onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in conifguring the basic settings of your computer for the first time: 1. To start your Notebook PC for the first time, a series of screens appear to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Press the power button on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system...
... onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in conifguring the basic settings of your computer for the first time: 1. To start your Notebook PC for the first time, a series of screens appear to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Press the power button on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system...
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... you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of software-controlled diagnostic tests that controls the POST is a series of a trained service personnel. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to 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 the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system...
... you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of software-controlled diagnostic tests that controls the POST is a series of a trained service personnel. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to 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 the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system...
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... Boot Security Save & 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. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. CCooppyyrriigghhtt ((CC)) 22001112 AAmmeerriiccaann MMeeggaattrreennddss,, IInncc.. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. Notebook PC E-Manual 69 Boot This menu...
... Boot Security Save & 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. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. CCooppyyrriigghhtt ((CC)) 22001112 AAmmeerriiccaann MMeeggaattrreennddss,, IInncc.. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. Notebook PC E-Manual 69 Boot This menu...
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... allows you to control the access 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. Set Administrator Password. The password length must be prompted to confirm the password then press . 70 Notebook PC E-Manual On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Re-type to input...
... allows you to control the access 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. Set Administrator Password. The password length must be prompted to confirm the password then press . 70 Notebook PC E-Manual On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Re-type to input...
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... . 3. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security If Locked, LAN controller will be disabled. Leave the Create New Password field blank then press . 4. Aptio Setup Utility - 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. On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Copyright (C) 2012 American...
... . 3. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security If Locked, LAN controller will be disabled. Leave the Create New Password field blank then press . 4. Aptio Setup Utility - 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. On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Copyright (C) 2012 American...
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... 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 72 Notebook PC E-Manual Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu...
... 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 72 Notebook PC E-Manual Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu...
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...your hard disk drive. 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. Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up the user password. Notebook...
...your hard disk drive. 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. Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up the user password. Notebook...
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.... 5. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Aptio Setup Utility - To update the BIOS: 1. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your configuration settings, select Save Changes and Exit before exiting the BIOS. Restart your Notebook PC. 4. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . 74 Notebook PC E-Manual Main Advance Boot Security...
.... 5. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Aptio Setup Utility - To update the BIOS: 1. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your configuration settings, select Save Changes and Exit before exiting the BIOS. Restart your Notebook PC. 4. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . 74 Notebook PC E-Manual Main Advance Boot Security...
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...: Unknown Build Time: Unknown FSO 0 EFI FS1 FS2 FS3 FS4 [←→]: Switch [↑↓]: Choose [q]: Exit [Enter]: Enter/Execute 7. Locate your downloaded BIOS file in the flash disk drive then press . Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 6. After the BIOS update process, select Exit > Restore Defaults to restore the system to select and update BIOS. Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device Wake on Lid Open [Enabled] [Enabled] Press Enter to run the utility to its default settings.
...: Unknown Build Time: Unknown FSO 0 EFI FS1 FS2 FS3 FS4 [←→]: Switch [↑↓]: Choose [q]: Exit [Enter]: Enter/Execute 7. Locate your downloaded BIOS file in the flash disk drive then press . Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 6. After the BIOS update process, select Exit > Restore Defaults to restore the system to select and update BIOS. Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device Wake on Lid Open [Enabled] [Enabled] Press Enter to run the utility to its default settings.
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... succeeding steps to recover using a system image file. 6. In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. You can also choose Select a system image if your system image is in case your account password then tap Continue. 7. NOTE: We strongly recommend that you would like to complete the system image recovery procedure. Type your Notebook PC stops working. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 4.
... succeeding steps to recover using a system image file. 6. In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. You can also choose Select a system image if your system image is in case your account password then tap Continue. 7. NOTE: We strongly recommend that you would like to complete the system image recovery procedure. Type your Notebook PC stops working. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 4.
