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... 22 Charging your Notebook PC 23 Turning on your Notebook PC 26 Gestures for the tablet and touchpad 27 Using the tablet...27 Using the touchpad...30 Using the keyboard...38 Function keys...38 Windows® keys...39 Keyboard as numeric keypad 39 Undocking the tablet 40 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8.1 Starting for the first time 42 Windows® 8.1 lock screen 42 Windows® UI...43 Start screen...43 Windows® Apps...43 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
... 22 Charging your Notebook PC 23 Turning on your Notebook PC 26 Gestures for the tablet and touchpad 27 Using the tablet...27 Using the touchpad...30 Using the keyboard...38 Function keys...38 Windows® keys...39 Keyboard as numeric keypad 39 Undocking the tablet 40 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8.1 Starting for the first time 42 Windows® 8.1 lock screen 42 Windows® UI...43 Start screen...43 Windows® Apps...43 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
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Hotspots...44 Start button...47 Customizing your Start screen 49 Working with Windows® apps 50 Launching apps...50 Customizing apps...50 Accessing the Apps screen 53 Charms bar...55 Snap feature...58 Other keyboard shortcuts 60 Connecting to wireless networks 62 Wi-Fi...62 Bluetooth ...63 Airplane mode...65 Turning your Notebook PC off 66 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 67 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting your Notebook PC Troubleshoot...70 Refresh your...
Hotspots...44 Start button...47 Customizing your Start screen 49 Working with Windows® apps 50 Launching apps...50 Customizing apps...50 Accessing the Apps screen 53 Charms bar...55 Snap feature...58 Other keyboard shortcuts 60 Connecting to wireless networks 62 Wi-Fi...62 Bluetooth ...63 Airplane mode...65 Turning your Notebook PC off 66 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 67 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting your Notebook PC Troubleshoot...70 Refresh your...
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... for your Notebook PC. About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you can encounter when using Windows® 8.1 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: Troubleshooting your Notebook PC...
... for your Notebook PC. About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you can encounter when using Windows® 8.1 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: Troubleshooting your Notebook PC...
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.... Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 9 Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. 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 use your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents...
.... Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 9 Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. 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 use your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents...
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... amount of the display depending on your Notebook PC, refer to the Using the tablet section in this Notebook PC are software-controlled. NOTE: To know more about using touch screen gestures when operating your Notebook PC. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in memory card reader slot that supports microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC card formats. Touch screen panel This high-definition touch screen panel provides excellent viewing features for photos, videos, and other...
... amount of the display depending on your Notebook PC, refer to the Using the tablet section in this Notebook PC are software-controlled. NOTE: To know more about using touch screen gestures when operating your Notebook PC. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in memory card reader slot that supports microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC card formats. Touch screen panel This high-definition touch screen panel provides excellent viewing features for photos, videos, and other...
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... USB 2.0 port Use the micro USB (Universal Serial Bus) port 2.0 to charge or supply power to amplified speakers or headphones. Headphone output/Microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to your Notebook PC to an external microphone. Battery charge indicator This two-color LED provides a visual indication of the battery's charge status. The Notebook PC is HDCP compliant for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content playback. Micro HDMI port...
... USB 2.0 port Use the micro USB (Universal Serial Bus) port 2.0 to charge or supply power to amplified speakers or headphones. Headphone output/Microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to your Notebook PC to an external microphone. Battery charge indicator This two-color LED provides a visual indication of the battery's charge status. The Notebook PC is HDCP compliant for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content playback. Micro HDMI port...
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NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by territory. Latch hooks The latch hooks allow you to use the function keys, allows quick access to securely attach the tablet on the mobile dock. Top view Keyboard The keyboard provides QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. It also enables you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 Mobile dock features NOTE: The keyboard's layout may vary per region or country.
NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by territory. Latch hooks The latch hooks allow you to use the function keys, allows quick access to securely attach the tablet on the mobile dock. Top view Keyboard The keyboard provides QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. It also enables you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 Mobile dock features NOTE: The keyboard's layout may vary per region or country.
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Notebook PC E-Manual 25 Read the following precautions for your Notebook PC's battery. • Only ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device. • The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if removed or disassembled. • Follow the warning labels for your personal safety. • Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. • Do...
Notebook PC E-Manual 25 Read the following precautions for your Notebook PC's battery. • Only ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device. • The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if removed or disassembled. • Follow the warning labels for your personal safety. • Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. • Do...
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Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Activates the second screen settings 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 f2 Turns the Wi-Fi function on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up 38 Notebook PC E-Manual Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC.
Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Activates the second screen settings 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 f2 Turns the Wi-Fi function on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up 38 Notebook PC E-Manual Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC.
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If you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Press this key to go back to the last app you can also use for numeric input. Windows® keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the Start screen. Keyboard as their original keyboard function. Press to simulate the right-click functions. Notebook PC E-Manual 39 Press this key to toggle between using these keys as number keys or as numeric keypad This Notebook PC comes with 15 select keys that you opened.
If you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Press this key to go back to the last app you can also use for numeric input. Windows® keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the Start screen. Keyboard as their original keyboard function. Press to simulate the right-click functions. Notebook PC E-Manual 39 Press this key to toggle between using these keys as number keys or as numeric keypad This Notebook PC comes with 15 select keys that you opened.
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... the onscreen instructions to learn more about Windows®8.1 functionalities. Watch this to configure the following basic items: • Personalize • Connect • Settings • Your account 5. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC. Press the power button on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 42 Notebook PC E-Manual As other settings appear, select your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8.1 operating system. Starting for the...
... the onscreen instructions to learn more about Windows®8.1 functionalities. Watch this to configure the following basic items: • Personalize • Connect • Settings • Your account 5. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC. Press the power button on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 42 Notebook PC E-Manual As other settings appear, select your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8.1 operating system. Starting for the...
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... mouse pointer over the left corner of your mobile dock. The Start button may be accessed from the Start screen, while on Desktop mode, and on the Start screen using the touchpad of your Start button varies depending on the display settings you chose for your Start screen. • You can only access the Start button on any opened . Start button Windows® 8.1 features the Start button which allows you to call out the Start button. Notebook PC E-Manual 47 Start button...
... mouse pointer over the left corner of your mobile dock. The Start button may be accessed from the Start screen, while on Desktop mode, and on the Start screen using the touchpad of your Start button varies depending on the display settings you chose for your Start screen. • You can only access the Start button on any opened . Start button Windows® 8.1 features the Start button which allows you to call out the Start button. Notebook PC E-Manual 47 Start button...
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... an account you regularly backup your system to prevent data loss in an external device or DVD. 8. NOTE: We strongly recommend that you would like to complete the system image recovery procedure. Follow the succeeding steps to recover using a system image file. 6. In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. Notebook PC E-Manual 73 Type your Notebook PC stops working. 4. You can also choose...
... an account you regularly backup your system to prevent data loss in an external device or DVD. 8. NOTE: We strongly recommend that you would like to complete the system image recovery procedure. Follow the succeeding steps to recover using a system image file. 6. In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. Notebook PC E-Manual 73 Type your Notebook PC stops working. 4. You can also choose...
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..., drivers and utilities in ID and password - Refer to the ASUS Tutor installed in your Notebook PC for more details. • Use an anti-virus software to protect your data and keep this updated too. • Unless absolutely necessary, refrain from using force shutdown to turn off your Notebook PC. • Always backup your data and make it a point to create a backup data in an external storage drive...
..., drivers and utilities in ID and password - Refer to the ASUS Tutor installed in your Notebook PC for more details. • Use an anti-virus software to protect your data and keep this updated too. • Unless absolutely necessary, refrain from using force shutdown to turn off your Notebook PC. • Always backup your data and make it a point to create a backup data in an external storage drive...
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... USB devices. • Close unused applications, especially those that take up too much system memory. If the incident continues and subsequently affects system performance, consult an authorized ASUS service center. 2. How can I fix this? The color and brightness of your display panel may use the function keys or the display settings in your operating system to adjust the display brightness. • If you are not using any Wi-Fi connection, switch...
... USB devices. • Close unused applications, especially those that take up too much system memory. If the incident continues and subsequently affects system performance, consult an authorized ASUS service center. 2. How can I fix this? The color and brightness of your display panel may use the function keys or the display settings in your operating system to adjust the display brightness. • If you are not using any Wi-Fi connection, switch...
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... E-Manual What should I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? Contact your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. My battery charge indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your speakers were set to your local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is connected to disable the touchpad when connecting an external...
... E-Manual What should I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? Contact your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. My battery charge indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your speakers were set to your local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is connected to disable the touchpad when connecting an external...
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... the keyboard. Press the key or (on selected models) on your touchpad while you type on my keyboard displays numbers. You can try doing any of showing letters, pressing the "U", "I already connected my headphone into the right jack port? If yes, disable this ? My Notebook PC's touchpad is running? Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to your touchpad by connecting an external pointing device to configure the settings. 9. You can also disable your Notebook...
... the keyboard. Press the key or (on selected models) on your touchpad while you type on my keyboard displays numbers. You can try doing any of showing letters, pressing the "U", "I already connected my headphone into the right jack port? If yes, disable this ? My Notebook PC's touchpad is running? Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to your touchpad by connecting an external pointing device to configure the settings. 9. You can also disable your Notebook...
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... connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem. You can try doing any key to fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. Contact your Notebook PC by pressing the power button for about ten (10) seconds. When I do to restart."? What can I do when my screen displays this ? Delete the applications you recently installed...
... connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem. You can try doing any key to fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. Contact your Notebook PC by pressing the power button for about ten (10) seconds. When I do to restart."? What can I do when my screen displays this ? Delete the applications you recently installed...
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... sleep mode? • You need to press the power button to a power outlet then press the power button. When your Notebook PC enters Troubleshooting, select Refresh or Reset your PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your Notebook PC and connect to resume your system. • Press F9 upon startup. Connect the power adapter to your Notebook PC then restart your last working state. • Your system might have completely used...
... sleep mode? • You need to press the power button to a power outlet then press the power button. When your Notebook PC enters Troubleshooting, select Refresh or Reset your PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your Notebook PC and connect to resume your system. • Press F9 upon startup. Connect the power adapter to your Notebook PC then restart your last working state. • Your system might have completely used...