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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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... Start screen...47 Windows® Apps...47 Hotspots...48 Working with Windows® apps 51 Launching apps...51 Customizing apps...51 Closing apps...52 Accessing the Apps screen 53 Charms bar...55 Snap feature...57 Other keyboard shortcuts 59 Connecting to wireless networks 61 Wi-Fi...61 Bluetooth ...63 Airplane mode...65 Connecting to wired networks 66 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 66 Configuring a static IP network connection 68 Turning your Notebook...
... Start screen...47 Windows® Apps...47 Hotspots...48 Working with Windows® apps 51 Launching apps...51 Customizing apps...51 Closing apps...52 Accessing the Apps screen 53 Charms bar...55 Snap feature...57 Other keyboard shortcuts 59 Connecting to wireless networks 61 Wi-Fi...61 Bluetooth ...63 Airplane mode...65 Connecting to wired networks 66 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 66 Configuring a static IP network connection 68 Turning your Notebook...
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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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... 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts 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. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup...
... 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts 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. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup...
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...drops of your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do... on or near your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use your Notebook PC. Do not expose 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 your Notebook PC to strong magnetic ...
...drops of your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do... on or near your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use your Notebook PC. Do not expose 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 your Notebook PC to strong magnetic ...
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Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for typing. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Numeric keypad (on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between...
Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for typing. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Numeric keypad (on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between...
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... function is accessing the internal storage drives. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is activated. Number lock indicator (on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is activated. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your keyboard for numeric input. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function...
... function is accessing the internal storage drives. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is activated. Number lock indicator (on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is activated. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your keyboard for numeric input. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function...
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... charged, the battery pack supplies power to increase the memory capacity of your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of your Notebook PC. Hard disk drive compartment (on selected models) This compartment allows you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to your Notebook PC. Random-access memory module compartment (on selected models) This compartment is used to insert or remove the battery...
... charged, the battery pack supplies power to increase the memory capacity of your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of your Notebook PC. Hard disk drive compartment (on selected models) This compartment allows you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to your Notebook PC. Random-access memory module compartment (on selected models) This compartment is used to insert or remove the battery...
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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 Notebook PC E-Manual 39 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 Notebook PC E-Manual 39 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.
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...-click functions. Press this key to go back to the last app you opened. Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the Start screen. If you to next track or fast forward 41 Multimedia control keys (on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as audios and videos, when...
...-click functions. Press this key to go back to the last app you opened. Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the Start screen. If you to next track or fast forward 41 Multimedia control keys (on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as audios and videos, when...
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... • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of screens appear to guide you start your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual From the setup screen, pick a language to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Press the power button on your Notebook PC. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC for using Windows then click Accept. 4. To start your computer for...
... • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of screens appear to guide you start your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual From the setup screen, pick a language to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Press the power button on your Notebook PC. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC for using Windows then click Accept. 4. To start your computer for...
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Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using this app. Action button Modes Capture button Webcam settings 72 Face tracking button Zoom in thumbnail view. To launch LifeFrame Press . Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. The archive toolbar displays a function's saved files in /out Notebook PC E-Manual
Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using this app. Action button Modes Capture button Webcam settings 72 Face tracking button Zoom in thumbnail view. To launch LifeFrame Press . Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. The archive toolbar displays a function's saved files in /out Notebook PC E-Manual
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... installed as a permanent part of a trained service personnel. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of the Notebook PC's architecture. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook...
... installed as a permanent part of a trained service personnel. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of the Notebook PC's architecture. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook...
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...Save & Exit Boot Configuration 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. Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this...
...Save & Exit Boot Configuration 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. Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this...
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... Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 2. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration 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. Aptio Setup Utility - Press and select a device as the Boot Option...
... Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 2. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration 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. Aptio Setup Utility - Press and select a device as the Boot Option...
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... menu allows you to control the access to 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. It also allows you to boot or enter Setup. Aptio Setup Utility - Notebook PC E-Manual 81 Set Administrator Password. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will have Administrator rights. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults...
... menu allows you to control the access to 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. It also allows you to boot or enter Setup. Aptio Setup Utility - Notebook PC E-Manual 81 Set Administrator Password. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will have Administrator rights. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults...
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...84 Notebook PC E-Manual On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to lock then select Lock. To lock the USB interface: 1. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - 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. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock or unlock ports and devices...
...84 Notebook PC E-Manual On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to lock then select Lock. To lock the USB interface: 1. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - 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. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock or unlock ports and devices...
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... a power on password and must be entered to your hard disk drive. Type in a password then press . 3. Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up the user password. 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...
... a power on password and must be entered to your hard disk drive. Type in a password then press . 3. Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up the user password. 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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... Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - To update the BIOS: 1. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC. 4. Main AdvaAnpcteido SeBtouopt UtiSleictuyri-tyCopySraivgeht& (ECx)it2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 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 a flash disk drive. 3. Notebook...
... Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - To update the BIOS: 1. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC. 4. Main AdvaAnpcteido SeBtouopt UtiSleictuyri-tyCopySraivgeht& (ECx)it2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 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 a flash disk drive. 3. Notebook...
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... policy. Department of natural resources by default. Limited use of substances harmful to sleep after 15 and 30 minutes of the U.S. Designed for easy upgrades and longer lifetime through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive or DVD drive. 6. ENERGY STAR complied product ENERGY STAR is a joint program of user inactivity.
... policy. Department of natural resources by default. Limited use of substances harmful to sleep after 15 and 30 minutes of the U.S. Designed for easy upgrades and longer lifetime through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive or DVD drive. 6. ENERGY STAR complied product ENERGY STAR is a joint program of user inactivity.
