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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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...-installed with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to change the settings of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. This manual provides information about the hardware...
...-installed with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to change the settings of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. This manual provides information about the hardware...
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Notebook PC E-Manual Do not place objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use your Notebook PC near gas leaks. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your...
Notebook PC E-Manual Do not place objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use your Notebook PC near gas leaks. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your...
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... enter and warm air to take pictures or record videos using touch gestures. 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 in camera allows you to operate your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Notebook PC E-Manual 13 Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables...
... enter and warm air to take pictures or record videos using touch gestures. 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 in camera allows you to operate your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Notebook PC E-Manual 13 Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables...
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NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. 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 the Gestures for typing. NOTE: For more details, refer to use of a regular mouse. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions.
NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. 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 the Gestures for typing. NOTE: For more details, refer to use of a regular mouse. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions.
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... it on your Notebook PC, do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may vary in audio speakers allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. Air vents The air vents allow you to hot while in use or while charging the battery pack. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 The battery pack cannot be disassembled.
... it on your Notebook PC, do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may vary in audio speakers allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. Air vents The air vents allow you to hot while in use or while charging the battery pack. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 The battery pack cannot be disassembled.
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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. Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Notebook PC E-Manual 31 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 Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Notebook PC E-Manual 31 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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... functions. 32 Notebook PC E-Manual Press this key to go back to the Start screen. Launches the ASUS LifeFrame app Launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app Windows®8 keys (on your Notebook PC's keyboard used to the last app you opened. If you are two special Windows® keys on selected models) There are already in the Start screen, press this key to switch between these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode...
... functions. 32 Notebook PC E-Manual Press this key to go back to the Start screen. Launches the ASUS LifeFrame app Launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app Windows®8 keys (on your Notebook PC's keyboard used to the last app you opened. If you are two special Windows® keys on selected models) There are already in the Start screen, press this key to switch between these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode...
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... on the lock screen or press any key on your PC 5. Press the power button on your Notebook PC. From the setup screen, pick a language to use on your Notebook PC. 3. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. To start your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you in to your Notebook PC's keyboard. 34 Notebook PC E-Manual Wait for using Windows then click...
... on the lock screen or press any key on your PC 5. Press the power button on your Notebook PC. From the setup screen, pick a language to use on your Notebook PC. 3. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. To start your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you in to your Notebook PC's keyboard. 34 Notebook PC E-Manual Wait for using Windows then click...
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... a series of a trained service personnel. The software that requires further BIOS settings or updates. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of software-controlled diagnostic tests that you change the default BIOS settings except in the following information for system startup in the Notebook PC. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that are needed for more details. Using POST to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of the Notebook...
... a series of a trained service personnel. The software that requires further BIOS settings or updates. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of software-controlled diagnostic tests that you change the default BIOS settings except in the following information for system startup in the Notebook PC. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that are needed for more details. Using POST to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of the Notebook...
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...following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit VVeerrssiioonn 22..1145..11221296.. Aptio Setup Utility - Main Advance 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...
...following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit VVeerrssiioonn 22..1145..11221296.. Aptio Setup Utility - Main Advance 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...
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.... Type in the following range: Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20 Administrator Password Status User Password Status Administrator Password User Password HDD User Pwd Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I /O) interface, and USB interface. It also allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User Password...
.... Type in the following range: Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20 Administrator Password Status User Password Status Administrator Password User Password HDD User Pwd Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I /O) interface, and USB interface. It also allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User Password...
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... the Create New Password field blank then press . 4. Security I /O Interface Security to lock then press . 3. On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User Password. 2. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Select an interface you can access 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...
... the Create New Password field blank then press . 4. Security I /O Interface Security to lock then press . 3. On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User Password. 2. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Select an interface you can access 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...
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... Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. To lock the USB interface: 1. 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu...
... Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. To lock the USB interface: 1. 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu...
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... INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive. Type in a password then press . 3. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Notebook PC E-Manual 73 Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up the user password. Main Advance Boot...
... INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive. Type in a password then press . 3. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Notebook PC E-Manual 73 Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up the user password. Main Advance Boot...
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... model then download the latest BIOS file for your model from filesystem device →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Atheros Boot Agent Windows Boot Manager Launch EFI Shell from the ASUS website. 2. Restart your configuration settings, select Save Changes and Exit before exiting the BIOS. Connect your Notebook PC. 4. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . 74 Notebook PC E-Manual Save...
... model then download the latest BIOS file for your model from filesystem device →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Atheros Boot Agent Windows Boot Manager Launch EFI Shell from the ASUS website. 2. Restart your configuration settings, select Save Changes and Exit before exiting the BIOS. Connect your Notebook PC. 4. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . 74 Notebook PC E-Manual Save...
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...Logo Type Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound Speaker Volume [Static] [No] [4] Press Enter to run the utility to its default settings. Main AdvAAappnttciieoo SSeeBttouuoppt UUttiiSlleiicttuyyri--tyCCooppyySrraiivggehhtt& ((ECCx))it22001121 AAmmeerriiccaann MMeeggaattrreennddss,, IInncc.. 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...
...Logo Type Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound Speaker Volume [Static] [No] [4] Press Enter to run the utility to its default settings. Main AdvAAappnttciieoo SSeeBttouuoppt UUttiiSlleiicttuyyri--tyCCooppyySrraiivggehhtt& ((ECCx))it22001121 AAmmeerriiccaann MMeeggaattrreennddss,, IInncc.. 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...
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.... Notebook PC E-Manual 79 In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. Type your system image is in case your Notebook PC stops working. You can also choose Select a system image if your account password then tap Continue. 7. Choose an account you regularly backup your system to prevent data loss in an external device or DVD. 8. Follow the succeeding steps to recover using a system...
.... Notebook PC E-Manual 79 In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. Type your system image is in case your Notebook PC stops working. You can also choose Select a system image if your account password then tap Continue. 7. Choose an account you regularly backup your system to prevent data loss in an external device or DVD. 8. Follow the succeeding steps to recover using a system...
