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... Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started 24 Install the battery pack 24 Charge your Notebook PC 25 Lift to open the display panel 26 Press the power button 26 Gestures for the touch screen and touchpad 27 Using the touch screen 27 Using the touchpad 29 Using the keyboard 34 Function keys 34 Function keys for ASUS Apps 35 Windows®8 keys 35 Multimedia control keys 36 Numeric keypad (on selected models 36 Using ASUS Vivo key (on selected models 37 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for...
... Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started 24 Install the battery pack 24 Charge your Notebook PC 25 Lift to open the display panel 26 Press the power button 26 Gestures for the touch screen and touchpad 27 Using the touch screen 27 Using the touchpad 29 Using the keyboard 34 Function keys 34 Function keys for ASUS Apps 35 Windows®8 keys 35 Multimedia control keys 36 Numeric keypad (on selected models 36 Using ASUS Vivo key (on selected models 37 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for...
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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...46 Accessing the Apps screen 47 Charms bar...49 Snap feature...51 Other keyboard shortcuts 53 Connecting to wireless networks 55 Wi-Fi ...55 Bluetooth ...57 Airplane mode 59 Connecting to wired networks 60 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 60 Configuring a static IP network connection 64 Turning your Notebook...
... Start screen...41 Windows® Apps 41 Hotspots...42 Working with Windows® apps 44 Launching apps 44 Customizing apps 44 Closing apps...46 Accessing the Apps screen 47 Charms bar...49 Snap feature...51 Other keyboard shortcuts 53 Connecting to wireless networks 55 Wi-Fi ...55 Bluetooth ...57 Airplane mode 59 Connecting to wired networks 60 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 60 Configuring a static IP network connection 64 Turning your Notebook...
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Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC Installing a Random Access Memory (RAM) module 88 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive (HDD 91 Installing a new battery pack 95 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 98 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 100 Internal Modem Compliancy 101 Overview...101 Network Compatibility Declaration 101 Network Compatibility Declaration 102 Non-Voice Equipment 102 Federal Communications Commission Statement 104 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 106 Declaration of Conformity...
Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC Installing a Random Access Memory (RAM) module 88 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive (HDD 91 Installing a new battery pack 95 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 98 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 100 Internal Modem Compliancy 101 Overview...101 Network Compatibility Declaration 101 Network Compatibility Declaration 102 Non-Voice Equipment 102 Federal Communications Commission Statement 104 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 106 Declaration of Conformity...
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... to change the settings of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating...
... to change the settings of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating...
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... expose your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near gas leaks. Do not use your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack...
... expose your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near gas leaks. Do not use your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack...
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.... Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. NOTE: This Notebook PC is in use. Notebook PC E-Manual 13 Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC. ASUS Vivo key (on selected models) Press this manual. Microphone The built-in microphone can also use the power button to put your Notebook PC to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up when the built-in camera is equipped with a touch-enabled panel, allowing...
.... Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. NOTE: This Notebook PC is in use. Notebook PC E-Manual 13 Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC. ASUS Vivo key (on selected models) Press this manual. Microphone The built-in microphone can also use the power button to put your Notebook PC to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up when the built-in camera is equipped with a touch-enabled panel, allowing...
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... this manual. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is in sleep mode. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual It also enables you to use of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. It also simulates the functions of your Notebook PC. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of a regular mouse. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user...
... this manual. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is in sleep mode. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual It also enables you to use of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. It also simulates the functions of your Notebook PC. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of a regular mouse. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user...
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... letters (such as A, B, C) using your keyboard for numeric input. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. This allows you to use some of the keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Number lock indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is...
... letters (such as A, B, C) using your keyboard for numeric input. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. This allows you to use some of the keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Number lock indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is...
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... that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of your Notebook PC. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual IMPORTANT! When charged, the battery pack supplies power to a power source. WARNING! Spring battery lock The spring battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in an unlocked position when removing the battery pack. Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook PC is a reserved space for the hard disk drive of the...
... that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of your Notebook PC. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual IMPORTANT! When charged, the battery pack supplies power to a power source. WARNING! Spring battery lock The spring battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in an unlocked position when removing the battery pack. Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook PC is a reserved space for the hard disk drive of the...
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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 34 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 34 Notebook PC E-Manual 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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... in the Start screen, press this key to switch between these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode, Theater Mode, Soft Mode, My Profile, and Normal. Press this key to go back to the Start screen. Function keys for ASUS Apps Your Notebook PC also comes with a special set of function keys that can be used to the last app you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as...
... in the Start screen, press this key to switch between these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode, Theater Mode, Soft Mode, My Profile, and Normal. Press this key to go back to the Start screen. Function keys for ASUS Apps Your Notebook PC also comes with a special set of function keys that can be used to the last app you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as...
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... the basic settings of your Windows® 8 operating system. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC. Carefully read the License Terms. Tick I accept the terms for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. Watch this to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Press the power button on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 40 Notebook PC E-Manual To start your...
... the basic settings of your Windows® 8 operating system. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC. Carefully read the License Terms. Tick I accept the terms for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. Watch this to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Press the power button on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 40 Notebook PC E-Manual To start your...
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... (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that are needed for more details. Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of software-controlled diagnostic tests that controls the POST is a series of your Notebook PC. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC. The software that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you change the default BIOS settings except in the following information for system startup...
... (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that are needed for more details. Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of software-controlled diagnostic tests that controls the POST is a series of your Notebook PC. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC. The software that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you change the default BIOS settings except in the following information for system startup...
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...Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot Launch CSM [Disabled] [Disabled] Sets the system boot order Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager] Windows Boot Manager Disabled →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. You may differ by model and territory. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit VVeerrssiioonn 22..1145..11221296.. Notebook PC E-Manual 75 Aptio Setup Utility - CCooppyyrriigghhtt ((CC...
...Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot Launch CSM [Disabled] [Disabled] Sets the system boot order Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager] Windows Boot Manager Disabled →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. You may differ by model and territory. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit VVeerrssiioonn 22..1145..11221296.. Notebook PC E-Manual 75 Aptio Setup Utility - CCooppyyrriigghhtt ((CC...
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... 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 NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED User Disabled [Disabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. If ONLY the user's password is set the password: 1. In Setup, the User...
... 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 NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED User Disabled [Disabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. If ONLY the user's password is set the password: 1. In Setup, the User...
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... also access USB Interface Security to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 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 Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock or unlock ports...
... also access USB Interface Security to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 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 Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock or unlock ports...
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...set ,then this is only asked for when entering Setup. 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. On the Security screen, select Set Master Password. 2. Type in a password...
...set ,then this is only asked for when entering Setup. 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. On the Security screen, select Set Master Password. 2. Type in a password...
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Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Windows Boot Manager Launch EFI Shell from the ASUS website. 2. To update the BIOS: 1. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . 80 Notebook PC E-Manual F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Restart your configuration settings, select Save Changes and Exit before exiting the BIOS. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your model from...
Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Windows Boot Manager Launch EFI Shell from the ASUS website. 2. To update the BIOS: 1. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . 80 Notebook PC E-Manual F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Restart your configuration settings, select Save Changes and Exit before exiting the BIOS. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your model from...
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... Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 6. Main AdvAAappnttciieoo SSeeBttouuoppt UUttiiSlleiicttuyyri--tyCCooppyySrraiivggehhtt& ((ECCx))it22001121 AAmmeerriiccaann MMeeggaattrreennddss,, IInncc.. Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device Wake on Lid Open [Enabled] [Enabled] Press Enter to run the utility to its default settings. After the BIOS update process, select Exit > Restore Defaults to restore the system to select and update BIOS. Locate your downloaded BIOS file in the flash disk drive then...
... Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 6. Main AdvAAappnttciieoo SSeeBttouuoppt UUttiiSlleiicttuyyri--tyCCooppyySrraiivggehhtt& ((ECCx))it22001121 AAmmeerriiccaann MMeeggaattrreennddss,, IInncc.. Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device Wake on Lid Open [Enabled] [Enabled] Press Enter to run the utility to its default settings. After the BIOS update process, select Exit > Restore Defaults to restore the system to select and update BIOS. Locate your downloaded BIOS file in the flash disk drive then...
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... external device or DVD. 8. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 Select Use the latest available system image (recommended), then tap Next. NOTE: We strongly recommend that you would like to complete the system image recovery procedure. 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 Notebook PC stops working...
... external device or DVD. 8. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 Select Use the latest available system image (recommended), then tap Next. NOTE: We strongly recommend that you would like to complete the system image recovery procedure. 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 Notebook PC stops working...
