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... Side...23 Front Side...25 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...28 Install the battery pack. (on selected models 28 Charge your Notebook PC 29 Lift to open the display panel 31 Press the power button 31 Gestures for the touchpad 32 Using the keyboard 39 Function keys...39 Function keys for ASUS Apps 40 Windows®8 keys...41 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 41 Numeric keypad (on selected models 42 Using the optical drive 43 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Side...23 Front Side...25 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...28 Install the battery pack. (on selected models 28 Charge your Notebook PC 29 Lift to open the display panel 31 Press the power button 31 Gestures for the touchpad 32 Using the keyboard 39 Function keys...39 Function keys for ASUS Apps 40 Windows®8 keys...41 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 41 Numeric keypad (on selected models 42 Using the optical drive 43 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... 78 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 78 BIOS...78 Accessing BIOS...78 BIOS Settings...79 Troubleshoot...89 Refresh your PC...89 Reset your PC...90 Advanced options...91 Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC Installing a Random-access Memory module (on selected models)......94 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive (on selected models 97 Installing a new battery pack (on selected models 103 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 108 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 110 Internal Modem Compliancy 110 Overview...111 Network Compatibility...
... 78 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 78 BIOS...78 Accessing BIOS...78 BIOS Settings...79 Troubleshoot...89 Refresh your PC...89 Reset your PC...90 Advanced options...91 Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC Installing a Random-access Memory module (on selected models)......94 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive (on selected models 97 Installing a new battery pack (on selected models 103 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 108 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 110 Internal Modem Compliancy 110 Overview...111 Network Compatibility...
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... 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC. About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the process of replacing and upgrading parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to change the settings of...
... 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC. About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the process of replacing and upgrading parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to change the settings of...
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... your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. 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. Do not expose your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC. Use a clean...
... your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. 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. Do not expose your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC. Use a clean...
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... keyboard layout differs by model or territory. NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the Gestures for typing. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to...
... keyboard layout differs by model or territory. NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the Gestures for typing. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to...
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...18 Notebook PC E-Manual Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when your keyboard for numeric input. Number lock indicator (on your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated...
...18 Notebook PC E-Manual Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when your keyboard for numeric input. Number lock indicator (on your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated...
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... the HDD (hard disk drive) of your Notebook PC. Random-access memory module compartment (on selected models) This compartment is inserted into the battery slot. Hard disk drive compartment (on selected models) This compartment allows you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to keep the battery pack secured. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Spring battery lock (on selected models) The manual battery lock is used...
... the HDD (hard disk drive) of your Notebook PC. Random-access memory module compartment (on selected models) This compartment is inserted into the battery slot. Hard disk drive compartment (on selected models) This compartment allows you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to keep the battery pack secured. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Spring battery lock (on selected models) The manual battery lock is used...
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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 Notebook PC E-Manual 39
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 Notebook PC E-Manual 39
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... Start screen. Press this key to go back to the last app you to control multimedia files, such as audios and videos, when played in combination with the arrow keys on your Notebook PC, illustrated as below . Stop Notebook PC E-Manual Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to simulate the right-click functions. Multimedia control keys (on your Notebook PC's keyboard used...
... Start screen. Press this key to go back to the last app you to control multimedia files, such as audios and videos, when played in combination with the arrow keys on your Notebook PC, illustrated as below . Stop Notebook PC E-Manual Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to simulate the right-click functions. Multimedia control keys (on your Notebook PC's keyboard used...
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... the power button on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual From the setup screen, pick a language to your PC 5. Follow the 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. Watch this to guide you start your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating...
... the power button on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual From the setup screen, pick a language to your PC 5. Follow the 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. Watch this to guide you start your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating...
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The archive toolbar displays a function's saved files in /out Notebook PC E-Manual Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. To launch LifeFrame Press . Action button Modes Capture button Webcam settings 72 Face tracking button Zoom in thumbnail view. Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using this app.
The archive toolbar displays a function's saved files in /out Notebook PC E-Manual Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. To launch LifeFrame Press . Action button Modes Capture button Webcam settings 72 Face tracking button Zoom in thumbnail view. Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using this app.
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... Notebook PC E-Manual You may result to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of the Notebook PC's architecture. The default BIOS settings apply to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you turn on or restart your Notebook PC. We strongly recommend that are needed for...
... Notebook PC E-Manual You may result to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of the Notebook PC's architecture. The default BIOS settings apply to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you turn on or restart your Notebook PC. We strongly recommend that are needed for...
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... Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. You may differ by model and territory. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in...
... Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. You may differ by model and territory. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in...
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... Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #1 [WWiinnddoowwss BBoooott MMaannaaggeerr] Disabled Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : 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. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual Press and select a device...
... Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #1 [WWiinnddoowwss BBoooott MMaannaaggeerr] Disabled Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : 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. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual Press and select a device...
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... only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup. In Setup, the User will be prompted to input this is set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control Key Management NOT INSTALLED User Enabled [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10...
... only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup. In Setup, the User will be prompted to input this is set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control Key Management NOT INSTALLED User Enabled [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10...
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Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled External Ports [UnLock] CMOS Camera [UnLock] Card Reader Lock [UnLock] USB Interface UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to lock then select Lock. USB Interface Security Through the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. To lock the USB interface: 1. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 ...
Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled External Ports [UnLock] CMOS Camera [UnLock] Card Reader Lock [UnLock] USB Interface UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to lock then select Lock. USB Interface Security Through the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. To lock the USB interface: 1. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 ...
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...select Set Master Password. 2. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 Aptio Setup Utility - Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set,then this is set, then this only limits access to your hard disk drive. 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 : NOT INSTALLED Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change...
...select Set Master Password. 2. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 Aptio Setup Utility - Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set,then this is set, then this only limits access to your hard disk drive. 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 : NOT INSTALLED Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change...
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Connect your Notebook PC. 4. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device [Enabled] Wake on Lid Open [Enabled] Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled] SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack Press Enter to run the utility to your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit...
Connect your Notebook PC. 4. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device [Enabled] Wake on Lid Open [Enabled] Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled] SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack Press Enter to run the utility to your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit...
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... like to recover using a system image file. 6. In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. Follow the succeeding steps to prevent data loss in an external device or DVD. 8. 4. 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 complete the system image recovery procedure. Type your system...
... like to recover using a system image file. 6. In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. Follow the succeeding steps to prevent data loss in an external device or DVD. 8. 4. 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 complete the system image recovery procedure. Type your system...
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... key on FreeDOS and Linux-based operating systems. European Union Eco-label This Notebook PC has been awarded the EU Flower label, which means that this product has the following characteristics: 1. Limited use of user inactivity. ENERGY STAR complied product ENERGY STAR is enabled by default. NOTE: Energy Star is NOT supported on the keyboard. For more information on power management...
... key on FreeDOS and Linux-based operating systems. European Union Eco-label This Notebook PC has been awarded the EU Flower label, which means that this product has the following characteristics: 1. Limited use of user inactivity. ENERGY STAR complied product ENERGY STAR is enabled by default. NOTE: Energy Star is NOT supported on the keyboard. For more information on power management...