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... Getting started 22 Charge your Notebook PC 22 Lift to open the display panel 23 Press the power button 23 Gestures for the touch screen (on selected models) and touchpad...24 Using the touch screen (on selected models 24 Using the touchpad 26 Using the keyboard 31 Function keys 31 Function keys for ASUS Apps 32 Windows®8 keys (on selected models 32 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 34 Windows® 8 lock screen 34 Windows® UI...35 Start screen...35 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Getting started 22 Charge your Notebook PC 22 Lift to open the display panel 23 Press the power button 23 Gestures for the touch screen (on selected models) and touchpad...24 Using the touch screen (on selected models 24 Using the touchpad 26 Using the keyboard 31 Function keys 31 Function keys for ASUS Apps 32 Windows®8 keys (on selected models 32 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 34 Windows® 8 lock screen 34 Windows® UI...35 Start screen...35 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... network connection 58 Turning your Notebook PC off 59 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 59 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 62 LifeFrame...62 Power4Gear Hybrid 64 Instant On...65 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 68 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 68 BIOS ...68 Accessing BIOS 68 BIOS Settings...69 Troubleshoot...76 Refresh your PC 76 Reset your PC...77 Advanced options...
... network connection 58 Turning your Notebook PC off 59 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 59 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 62 LifeFrame...62 Power4Gear Hybrid 64 Instant On...65 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 68 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 68 BIOS ...68 Accessing BIOS 68 BIOS Settings...69 Troubleshoot...76 Refresh your PC 76 Reset your PC...77 Advanced options...
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... selected Notebook PC models pre-installed with Windows® 8. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the following information is only for your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 5: Power-on...
... selected Notebook PC models pre-installed with Windows® 8. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the following information is only for your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 5: Power-on...
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... on top of warm water. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning...
... on top of warm water. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning...
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... may occur. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. WARNING! NOTE: Some models are equipped with a touch-enabled panel, allowing you to operate your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other multimedia files on or off. Microphone The built-in microphone can also use . Camera The built-in use the power button to put your Notebook PC to exit the Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 13
... may occur. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. WARNING! NOTE: Some models are equipped with a touch-enabled panel, allowing you to operate your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other multimedia files on or off. Microphone The built-in microphone can also use . Camera The built-in use the power button to put your Notebook PC to exit the Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 13
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It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in this manual. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Gestures for typing. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions.
It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in this manual. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Gestures for typing. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions.
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... by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC are software-controlled. WARNING! Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not place it on model. The battery pack cannot be disassembled. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 WARNING! When working on your Notebook PC, do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may vary in appearance depending on...
... by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC are software-controlled. WARNING! Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not place it on model. The battery pack cannot be disassembled. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 WARNING! When working on your Notebook PC, do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may vary in appearance depending on...
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... keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. VGA port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone. Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to amplified speakers or headphones. USB 2.0 port This Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as monitors or projectors. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Right Side Memory card reader This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader slot that supports...
... keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. VGA port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone. Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to amplified speakers or headphones. USB 2.0 port This Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as monitors or projectors. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Right Side Memory card reader This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader slot that supports...
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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. 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 Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Notebook PC E-Manual 31
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. 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 Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Notebook PC E-Manual 31
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... ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to launch ASUS apps. If you opened. Press this key to go back to simulate the right-click functions. 32 Notebook PC E-Manual Launches the ASUS LifeFrame app Launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app Windows®8 keys (on selected models) There are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used to switch between these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode, Theater Mode...
... ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to launch ASUS apps. If you opened. Press this key to go back to simulate the right-click functions. 32 Notebook PC E-Manual Launches the ASUS LifeFrame app Launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app Windows®8 keys (on selected models) There are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used to switch between these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode, Theater Mode...
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... power button on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 34 Notebook PC E-Manual Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in conifguring the basic settings of screens appear to use on your Notebook PC. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key...
... power button on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 34 Notebook PC E-Manual Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in conifguring the basic settings of screens appear to use on your Notebook PC. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key...
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... BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. We strongly recommend that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that are needed for more details. 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...
... BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. We strongly recommend that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that are needed for more details. 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...
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...Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Launch PXE OpROM [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Network Device BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] [Atheros Boot Agent] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. You may differ by model and territory. Aptio Setup Utility...
...Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Launch PXE OpROM [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Network Device BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] [Atheros Boot Agent] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. You may differ by model and territory. Aptio Setup Utility...
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... E-Manual Set Administrator Password. Re-type to input this before entering BIOS. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be entered to boot or enter Setup. In Setup, the User will be in a password then press . 3. It also allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC's operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you will have Administrator rights. On the Security screen...
... E-Manual Set Administrator Password. Re-type to input this before entering BIOS. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be entered to boot or enter Setup. In Setup, the User will be in a password then press . 3. It also allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC's operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you will have Administrator rights. On the Security screen...
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... American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security 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 If Locked, LAN controller will be disabled. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. To lock an interface: 1. Select Lock. Select Yes in the current password then press . 3. Aptio Setup Utility - To clear the password: 1. Security I /O Interface Security...
... American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security 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 If Locked, LAN controller will be disabled. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. To lock an interface: 1. Select Lock. Select Yes in the current password then press . 3. Aptio Setup Utility - To clear the password: 1. Security I /O Interface Security...
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...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. 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 NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock or unlock ports and devices. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults...
...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. 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 NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock or unlock ports and devices. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults...
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... the Administrator's password is only asked for when entering Setup. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to confirm the password then press . 4. 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 NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio...
... the Administrator's password is only asked for when entering Setup. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to confirm the password then press . 4. 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 NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio...
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... the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. Restart your model from filesystem device →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Save & Exit To keep your Notebook PC. 4. Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Atheros Boot Agent Windows Boot Manager Launch EFI Shell from the ASUS website. 2. To update the BIOS: 1. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Copyright...
... the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. Restart your model from filesystem device →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Save & Exit To keep your Notebook PC. 4. Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Atheros Boot Agent Windows Boot Manager Launch EFI Shell from the ASUS website. 2. To update the BIOS: 1. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Copyright...
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... Type Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound Speaker Volume [Static] [No] [4] Press Enter to run the utility to its default settings. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Locate your downloaded BIOS file in battery mode [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration DPTF Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. ASUSTek Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Winbond 25X/Q Series...
... Type Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound Speaker Volume [Static] [No] [4] Press Enter to run the utility to its default settings. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Locate your downloaded BIOS file in battery mode [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration DPTF Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. ASUSTek Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Winbond 25X/Q Series...
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... options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. You can also choose Select a system image if your account password then tap Continue. 7. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 NOTE: We strongly recommend that you would like to recover using a system image file. 6. 4. Select Use the latest available system image (recommended), then tap Next. Follow the succeeding steps to prevent data loss in an external device...
... options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. You can also choose Select a system image if your account password then tap Continue. 7. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 NOTE: We strongly recommend that you would like to recover using a system image file. 6. 4. Select Use the latest available system image (recommended), then tap Next. Follow the succeeding steps to prevent data loss in an external device...
