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...; 8 lock screen 52 Windows® UI...53 Start screen...53 Windows® Apps...53 Hotspots...54 Working with Windows® apps 57 Launching apps...57 Customizing apps...57 Accessing the Apps screen 60 Charms bar...63 Snap feature...66 Other keyboard shortcuts 68 Connecting to wireless networks 70 Wi-Fi...70 Bluetooth ...72 Airplane mode...74 Connecting to wired networks 76 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 76 Configuring a static IP network connection 77 Turning...
...; 8 lock screen 52 Windows® UI...53 Start screen...53 Windows® Apps...53 Hotspots...54 Working with Windows® apps 57 Launching apps...57 Customizing apps...57 Accessing the Apps screen 60 Charms bar...63 Snap feature...66 Other keyboard shortcuts 68 Connecting to wireless networks 70 Wi-Fi...70 Bluetooth ...72 Airplane mode...74 Connecting to wired networks 76 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 76 Configuring a static IP network connection 77 Turning...
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......83 Boot...84 Security...88 Advanced...96 Exit...97 Updating the BIOS...98 Troubleshoot...99 Accessing Troubleshoot 99 Refresh your PC...100 Reset your PC...101 Advanced options...102 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 106 Hardware FAQs...107 Software FAQs...110 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 114 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 116 Internal Modem Compliancy 116 Overview...117 Network Compatibility...
......83 Boot...84 Security...88 Advanced...96 Exit...97 Updating the BIOS...98 Troubleshoot...99 Accessing Troubleshoot 99 Refresh your PC...100 Reset your PC...101 Advanced options...102 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 106 Hardware FAQs...107 Software FAQs...110 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 114 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 116 Internal Modem Compliancy 116 Overview...117 Network Compatibility...
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... you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you can refer to for your Notebook PC. Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you how to change the settings of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Appendices This...
... you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you can refer to for your Notebook PC. Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you how to change the settings of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Appendices This...
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... 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 or expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use strong solvents such as...
... 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 or expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use strong solvents such as...
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... Notebook PC E-Manual The touch screen panel is running on sleep mode or turned off The touch screen panel is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. Volume button Press this port to charge your system is on battery mode and the battery power is less than 30%. PC dock charging port Connect the bundled micro USB to USB cable into this button to increase or decrease the volume. Blinking Orange Lights off . Solid Orange The touch screen panel is connected...
... Notebook PC E-Manual The touch screen panel is running on sleep mode or turned off The touch screen panel is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. Volume button Press this port to charge your system is on battery mode and the battery power is less than 30%. PC dock charging port Connect the bundled micro USB to USB cable into this button to increase or decrease the volume. Blinking Orange Lights off . Solid Orange The touch screen panel is connected...
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... opened. Rear camera The built-in rear camera allows you to the last app you are already in the Start screen, touch this button to go back to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in your Notebook PC, refer to the Using the touch screen panel section in this button to go back to automatically adjust the brightness...
... opened. Rear camera The built-in rear camera allows you to the last app you are already in the Start screen, touch this button to go back to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in your Notebook PC, refer to the Using the touch screen panel section in this button to go back to automatically adjust the brightness...
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... used via wireless connection. Lights off The PC dock is less than 5%. Notebook PC E-Manual 25 Power switch Move this button to a power source and charging its battery. PC dock LED color table Color Solid White Solid Orange Status The PC dock is currently paired with the touch screen panel. The PC dock is activated. Enabling the caps lock function on your keyboard allows you to turn on the PC dock. Caps lock indicator...
... used via wireless connection. Lights off The PC dock is less than 5%. Notebook PC E-Manual 25 Power switch Move this button to a power source and charging its battery. PC dock LED color table Color Solid White Solid Orange Status The PC dock is currently paired with the touch screen panel. The PC dock is activated. Enabling the caps lock function on your keyboard allows you to turn on the PC dock. Caps lock indicator...
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... touch screen panel in this manual. 26 Notebook PC E-Manual It also enables you can toggle between using these keys according to their original function or using them as a numeric keypad. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Numeric keypad on keyboard Using the function key, you to Windows®, and controls...
... touch screen panel in this manual. 26 Notebook PC E-Manual It also enables you can toggle between using these keys according to their original function or using them as a numeric keypad. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Numeric keypad on keyboard Using the function key, you to Windows®, and controls...
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Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off 46 Notebook PC E-Manual 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.
Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off 46 Notebook PC E-Manual 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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To start your computer for the first time, a series of your Windows® 8 operating system. Press the power button on your PC 5. From the setup screen, pick a language to your Notebook PC's keyboard. 52 Notebook PC E-Manual Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in to use on your Notebook PC for a few...
To start your computer for the first time, a series of your Windows® 8 operating system. Press the power button on your PC 5. From the setup screen, pick a language to your Notebook PC's keyboard. 52 Notebook PC E-Manual Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in to use on your Notebook PC for a few...
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... you turn on Self Test (POST) is installed as a permanent part of your Notebook PC. The software that requires further BIOS settings or updates. Using POST to system instability or boot failure. The Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on or restart your Notebook PC. We strongly recommend that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that controls the POST is a series of your Notebook...
... you turn on Self Test (POST) is installed as a permanent part of your Notebook PC. The software that requires further BIOS settings or updates. Using POST to system instability or boot failure. The Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on or restart your Notebook PC. We strongly recommend that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that controls the POST is a series of your Notebook...
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... the User's password is set, this only limits access to Setup and is a power on how to configure the User and Administrator Password, I/O Interface Security, and Secure Boot menu. 88 Notebook PC E-Manual It provides you to control access to your Notebook PC's disk drive, I/O ports, BIOS, and operating system. Administrator Password Status User Password Status Administrator Password User Password NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Set Administrator Password The password length must be in the following range: Minimum length 3 / Maximum length 20 Must type...
... the User's password is set, this only limits access to Setup and is a power on how to configure the User and Administrator Password, I/O Interface Security, and Secure Boot menu. 88 Notebook PC E-Manual It provides you to control access to your Notebook PC's disk drive, I/O ports, BIOS, and operating system. Administrator Password Status User Password Status Administrator Password User Password NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Set Administrator Password The password length must be in the following range: Minimum length 3 / Maximum length 20 Must type...
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... before entering BIOS. Enter Password 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 BKS ESC q we r t y ui op CAP a s d f ghj kl Alt !@ z x c v b n m ENTER NOTE: You may also use the onscreen keyboard and input your Notebook PC that works as below: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this during POST. • If you install an Administrator Password, you can set up a user password and administrator password for your password using the touch screen panel. Notebook PC E-Manual 89...
... before entering BIOS. Enter Password 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 BKS ESC q we r t y ui op CAP a s d f ghj kl Alt !@ z x c v b n m ENTER NOTE: You may also use the onscreen keyboard and input your Notebook PC that works as below: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this during POST. • If you install an Administrator Password, you can set up a user password and administrator password for your password using the touch screen panel. Notebook PC E-Manual 89...
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Administrator Password Status User Password Status Administrator Password User Password NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED HDD Password Status: Set Master Password Set User Password NOT INSTALLED I/O Interface Security Secure Boot menu Set HDD Master Password. *** Advisable to your hard disk drive. In Setup the User will have Administrator rights. HDD Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up a password-enabled access to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords *** Must type with character: A-Z(a-z), 0-9 92 Notebook PC E-Manual
Administrator Password Status User Password Status Administrator Password User Password NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED HDD Password Status: Set Master Password Set User Password NOT INSTALLED I/O Interface Security Secure Boot menu Set HDD Master Password. *** Advisable to your hard disk drive. In Setup the User will have Administrator rights. HDD Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up a password-enabled access to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords *** Must type with character: A-Z(a-z), 0-9 92 Notebook PC E-Manual
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On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to lock or unlock ports and devices. Notebook PC E-Manual 95 USB Interface Security External Ports BlueTooth CMOS Camera Card Reader UnLock UnLock UnLock UnLock If Locked, USB External Ports will be disabled To lock the USB interface: 1. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to lock then select Lock. USB Interface Security Inside the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2.
On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to lock or unlock ports and devices. Notebook PC E-Manual 95 USB Interface Security External Ports BlueTooth CMOS Camera Card Reader UnLock UnLock UnLock UnLock If Locked, USB External Ports will be disabled To lock the USB interface: 1. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to lock then select Lock. USB Interface Security Inside the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2.
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... 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 ID and password - Backup data - Product key for your operating systems and other installed applications - If you are some useful tips that you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you take out the battery if the battery is removable. •...
... 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 ID and password - Backup data - Product key for your operating systems and other installed applications - If you are some useful tips that you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you take out the battery if the battery is removable. •...
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... jack is attached correctly. My battery LED indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your speakers were set to your Notebook PC and remove it. • Unlock the I /O Interface Security section in your touchpad. • Check if ASUS Smart Gesture has been set to turn up . What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is connected to disable the touchpad when connecting an external pointing device...
... jack is attached correctly. My battery LED indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your speakers were set to your Notebook PC and remove it. • Unlock the I /O Interface Security section in your touchpad. • Check if ASUS Smart Gesture has been set to turn up . What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is connected to disable the touchpad when connecting an external pointing device...
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... not working. My Notebook PC cannot do keystrokes correctly because my cursor keeps on the keyboard. If yes, disable this feature and use the said keys for inputting letters. You can I already connected my headphone into the right jack port? Press the key or (on selected models) on your touchpad while you type on moving. Notebook PC E-Manual 109 Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to disable touchpad by...
... not working. My Notebook PC cannot do keystrokes correctly because my cursor keeps on the keyboard. If yes, disable this feature and use the said keys for inputting letters. You can I already connected my headphone into the right jack port? Press the key or (on selected models) on your touchpad while you type on moving. Notebook PC E-Manual 109 Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to disable touchpad by...
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... operating system lags. How can I turn on my Notebook PC, the power indicator lights up but not my drive activity indicator. What can I do to restart."? My Notebook PC boots slower than four (4) seconds. Check if the power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive then restart. • If the problem still exists, your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem. Contact your system. 110 Notebook PC E-Manual Software...
... operating system lags. How can I turn on my Notebook PC, the power indicator lights up but not my drive activity indicator. What can I do to restart."? My Notebook PC boots slower than four (4) seconds. Check if the power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive then restart. • If the problem still exists, your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem. Contact your system. 110 Notebook PC E-Manual Software...
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... from sleep or hibernate mode? • You need to press the power button to resume your Notebook PC and connect to the Troubleshoot section in this ? Notebook PC E-Manual 111 Why can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected devices to your last working state. • Your system might have completely used up . Connect the power adapter to your Notebook PC then restart your local ASUS service...
... from sleep or hibernate mode? • You need to press the power button to resume your Notebook PC and connect to the Troubleshoot section in this ? Notebook PC E-Manual 111 Why can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected devices to your last working state. • Your system might have completely used up . Connect the power adapter to your Notebook PC then restart your local ASUS service...
