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...; 8 lock screen 42 Windows® UI...43 Start screen...43 Windows® Apps...43 Hotspots...44 Working with Windows® apps 47 Launching apps...47 Customizing apps...47 Accessing the Apps screen 50 Charms bar...53 Snap feature...56 Other keyboard shortcuts 58 Connecting to wireless networks 60 Wi-Fi...60 Bluetooth ...62 Airplane mode...64 Connecting to wired networks 65 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 65 Configuring a static IP network connection 67 Turning...
...; 8 lock screen 42 Windows® UI...43 Start screen...43 Windows® Apps...43 Hotspots...44 Working with Windows® apps 47 Launching apps...47 Customizing apps...47 Accessing the Apps screen 50 Charms bar...53 Snap feature...56 Other keyboard shortcuts 58 Connecting to wireless networks 60 Wi-Fi...60 Bluetooth ...62 Airplane mode...64 Connecting to wired networks 65 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 65 Configuring a static IP network connection 67 Turning...
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Accessing BIOS...78 BIOS Settings...79 Troubleshoot...89 Refresh your PC...89 Reset your PC...90 Advanced options...91 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 94 Hardware FAQs...95 Software FAQs...98 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 102 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 104 Internal Modem Compliancy 104 Overview...105 Network...l'exposition aux ondes radio .... 111 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 112 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 112 UL Safety Notices...114 Power Safety Requirement 115 TV Notices...115 REACH...115...
Accessing BIOS...78 BIOS Settings...79 Troubleshoot...89 Refresh your PC...89 Reset your PC...90 Advanced options...91 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 94 Hardware FAQs...95 Software FAQs...98 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 102 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 104 Internal Modem Compliancy 104 Overview...105 Network...l'exposition aux ondes radio .... 111 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 112 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 112 UL Safety Notices...114 Power Safety Requirement 115 TV Notices...115 REACH...115...
User's Manual for English Edition
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... 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. Notebook PC E-Manual Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 3: Working...
... 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. Notebook PC E-Manual Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 3: Working...
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... keyboard layout differs by model or territory. 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. 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. NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Status indicators...
... keyboard layout differs by model or territory. 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. 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. NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Status indicators...
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... power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC. Left Side VGA port This port allows you to connect your body while it away from your Notebook PC to a standard VGA-compatible device, such as monitors or projectors. HDMI port This port is for the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector and is connected to hot while in use. Notebook PC E-Manual 21 Do not cover the adapter...
... power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC. Left Side VGA port This port allows you to connect your body while it away from your Notebook PC to a standard VGA-compatible device, such as monitors or projectors. HDMI port This port is for the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector and is connected to hot while in use. Notebook PC E-Manual 21 Do not cover the adapter...
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... USB Charger+ feature. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of up to 5 Gbit/s and is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode*. * on selected models only Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to USB 2.0. Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD and SDHC card formats. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual USB 3.0 port This USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 port...
... USB Charger+ feature. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of up to 5 Gbit/s and is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode*. * on selected models only Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to USB 2.0. Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD and SDHC card formats. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual USB 3.0 port This USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 port...
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Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off 38 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 38 Notebook PC E-Manual 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.
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... special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used to the last app you opened. Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up 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 launch ASUS apps. Press this key to switch between these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode, Theater Mode, Soft Mode...
... special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used to the last app you opened. Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up 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 launch ASUS apps. Press this key to switch between these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode, Theater Mode, Soft Mode...
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... onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of screens appear to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 42 Notebook PC E-Manual To start your computer for the first time, a series of your Windows® 8 operating system. From the setup screen...
... onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of screens appear to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 42 Notebook PC E-Manual To start your computer for the first time, a series of your Windows® 8 operating system. From the setup screen...
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... POST. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings apply to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you turn on Self Test (POST) is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC. Using POST to most...
... POST. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings apply to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you turn on Self Test (POST) is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC. Using POST to most...
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... allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] [UEFI: Generic Storage] [Generic STORAGE DEV..] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. The...
... allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] [UEFI: Generic Storage] [Generic STORAGE DEV..] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. The...
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...Aptio Setup Utility - Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 [Windows Boot Manager] [UEBFoIo:t GOepnteiroinc #S1torage] Windo[wGsenBeoroitc MSaTnOaRgAeGrE DEV..] Disabled Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. 2. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10...
...Aptio Setup Utility - Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 [Windows Boot Manager] [UEBFoIo:t GOepnteiroinc #S1torage] Windo[wGsenBeoroitc MSaTnOaRgAeGrE DEV..] Disabled Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. 2. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10...
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... you to control the access to your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security Secure Boot menu NOT INSTALLED →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this only limits access to Setup and is set, then this before entering your Notebook PC's operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you will...
... you to control the access to your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security Secure Boot menu NOT INSTALLED →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this only limits access to Setup and is set, then this before entering your Notebook PC's operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you will...
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... American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. USB Interface Security Through the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled External Ports Bluetooth [UnLock] [UnLock] USB Interface Lock UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 84 Notebook PC E-Manual
... American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. USB Interface Security Through the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled External Ports Bluetooth [UnLock] [UnLock] USB Interface Lock UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 84 Notebook PC E-Manual
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...the password then press . 4. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Re-type to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password NOT INSTALLED Set User Password I/O Interface Security Secure Boot menu →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to your hard disk drive. Aptio Setup Utility -
...the password then press . 4. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Re-type to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password NOT INSTALLED Set User Password I/O Interface Security Secure Boot menu →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to your hard disk drive. Aptio Setup Utility -
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... model from the ASUS website. 2. Legacy USB Support Start Easy Flash SATA Configuration Network Stack [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1236. Notebook PC E-Manual 87 Internal Pointing Device Wake On Lid Open Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Press Enter to run the utility to a flash disk drive. 3. To update the BIOS: 1. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download...
... model from the ASUS website. 2. Legacy USB Support Start Easy Flash SATA Configuration Network Stack [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1236. Notebook PC E-Manual 87 Internal Pointing Device Wake On Lid Open Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Press Enter to run the utility to a flash disk drive. 3. To update the BIOS: 1. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download...
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... create a backup data in ID and password - Refer to the ASUS Tutor installed in your Notebook PC for your operating systems and other installed applications - Product key 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...
... create a backup data in ID and password - Refer to the ASUS Tutor installed in your Notebook PC for your operating systems and other installed applications - Product key 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...
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... any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? What should I /O Interface Security section in your local ASUS service center for assistance. 96 Notebook PC E-Manual Why is attached correctly. For more details, refer to disable the touchpad when connecting an external pointing device. 6. My battery LED indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your speakers were set to the I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets...
... any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? What should I /O Interface Security section in your local ASUS service center for assistance. 96 Notebook PC E-Manual Why is attached correctly. For more details, refer to disable the touchpad when connecting an external pointing device. 6. My battery LED indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your speakers were set to the I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets...
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... Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to your Notebook PC. You can also disable your Notebook PC to turn off this feature and use the said keys for inputting letters. How can try doing any of showing letters, pressing the "U", "I already connected my headphone into the right jack port? What should I do? What should I do keystrokes correctly because my cursor keeps on my keyboard displays numbers...
... Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to your Notebook PC. You can also disable your Notebook PC to turn off this feature and use the said keys for inputting letters. How can try doing any of showing letters, pressing the "U", "I already connected my headphone into the right jack port? What should I do? What should I do keystrokes correctly because my cursor keeps on my keyboard displays numbers...
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... doing any key to fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. You can I do to restart."? 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. Press any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. • Remove any optical discs that...
... doing any key to fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. You can I do to restart."? 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. Press any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. • Remove any optical discs that...
