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... on the Start Screen 12 Accessing All Apps 13 Charm bar...15 Inside the Charm bar 16 Snap feature...17 Wi-Fi connection 18 Disabling Airplane mode 18 Enabling Wi-Fi 18 Function keys...20 Function keys for ASUS Apps 21 Featured ASUS Apps 22 LifeFrame...22 Power4Gear Hybrid 24 USB Charger 26 Instant On...28 Remove everything and reinstall Windows 29 Shutting down your Notebook PC...
... on the Start Screen 12 Accessing All Apps 13 Charm bar...15 Inside the Charm bar 16 Snap feature...17 Wi-Fi connection 18 Disabling Airplane mode 18 Enabling Wi-Fi 18 Function keys...20 Function keys for ASUS Apps 21 Featured ASUS Apps 22 LifeFrame...22 Power4Gear Hybrid 24 USB Charger 26 Instant On...28 Remove everything and reinstall Windows 29 Shutting down your Notebook PC...
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.... Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in /out button for work and play on your Notebook PC. live tiles This group of applications can use and share through network connections. A screen resolution of them represent a specific function that you can be customized to provide a one place. IMPORTANT! Each of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to organize and easily access Windows...
.... Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in /out button for work and play on your Notebook PC. live tiles This group of applications can use and share through network connections. A screen resolution of them represent a specific function that you can be customized to provide a one place. IMPORTANT! Each of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to organize and easily access Windows...
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Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. fn + f3 (on selected models) decreases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a keyboard backlight fn + f5 decreases display brightness fn + f6 increases display brightness fn + f7 turns the display panel off fn + f8 activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second screen is connected to enable or disable fn + f10 turns the speaker on or off fn + f11 turns the speaker volume down fn + f12 turns the speaker...
Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. fn + f3 (on selected models) decreases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a keyboard backlight fn + f5 decreases display brightness fn + f6 increases display brightness fn + f7 turns the display panel off fn + f8 activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second screen is connected to enable or disable fn + f10 turns the speaker on or off fn + f11 turns the speaker volume down fn + f12 turns the speaker...
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... on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on selected models). Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on battery power. This feature can also be used even while your Notebook PC is available in battery mode. 26 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 26 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you to quick charge mobile devices via your USB 3.0 charge port with...
... on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on selected models). Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on battery power. This feature can also be used even while your Notebook PC is available in battery mode. 26 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 26 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you to quick charge mobile devices via your USB 3.0 charge port with...
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... selected models 21 External DVD-RW drive (on selected models 22 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started 24 Charge your Notebook PC 24 Lift to open the display panel 25 Press the power button 25 Gestures for the touchpad 26 Moving the pointer 26 One-finger gestures 27 Two-finger gestures 29 Three-finger gestures 30 Using the keyboard 31 Function keys 31 Function keys for ASUS Apps 32 Windows®8 keys 32 Multimedia control keys...
... selected models 21 External DVD-RW drive (on selected models 22 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started 24 Charge your Notebook PC 24 Lift to open the display panel 25 Press the power button 25 Gestures for the touchpad 26 Moving the pointer 26 One-finger gestures 27 Two-finger gestures 29 Three-finger gestures 30 Using the keyboard 31 Function keys 31 Function keys for ASUS Apps 32 Windows®8 keys 32 Multimedia control keys...
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... mode 54 Connecting to wired networks 55 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 55 Configuring a static IP network connection 59 Turning your Notebook PC off 60 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 60 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 62 LifeFrame...62 Power4Gear Hybrid 64 USB Charger 65 Instant On...67 Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) The Power-on Self-test (POST 70 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 70 BIOS...
... mode 54 Connecting to wired networks 55 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 55 Configuring a static IP network connection 59 Turning your Notebook PC off 60 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 60 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 62 LifeFrame...62 Power4Gear Hybrid 64 USB Charger 65 Instant On...67 Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) The Power-on Self-test (POST 70 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 70 BIOS...
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.... Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Notebook PC E-Manual Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC near gas leaks.
.... Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Notebook PC E-Manual Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC near gas leaks.
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... sleep or hibernate mode. NOTE: For more details, refer to put your Notebook PC on selected models) The numeric keypad can also use the power button to the Numeric keypad section in this manual. Numeric keypad (on or off. 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 the Gestures for typing...
... sleep or hibernate mode. NOTE: For more details, refer to put your Notebook PC on selected models) The numeric keypad can also use the power button to the Numeric keypad section in this manual. Numeric keypad (on or off. 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 the Gestures for typing...
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... jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to a standard VGA-compatible device, such as a monitor or projector, using a VGA cable. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Mini VGA port The mini VGA port allows you to connect your Notebook PC. Memory card reader This Notebook PC has a single built-in sleep mode. Power indicator The power indicator lights up to 5 Gbit/s and is used to connect the subwoofer (optional) to an external microphone. You can also use this port to connect your Notebook...
... jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to a standard VGA-compatible device, such as a monitor or projector, using a VGA cable. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Mini VGA port The mini VGA port allows you to connect your Notebook PC. Memory card reader This Notebook PC has a single built-in sleep mode. Power indicator The power indicator lights up to 5 Gbit/s and is used to connect the subwoofer (optional) to an external microphone. You can also use this port to connect your Notebook...
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B. Connect the mini USB connector to your Notebook PC: A. External DVD-RW drive (on the ASUS DVD-RW drive. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual It also allows you to write and rewrite data to your Notebook PC. Connect the two USB Y-cable connectors to the mini USB port on selected models) The bundled external optical disc drive supports disc formats such as DVDs and CDs. USB 3.0 ports To connect the external DVD-RW drive to these disc formats.
B. Connect the mini USB connector to your Notebook PC: A. External DVD-RW drive (on the ASUS DVD-RW drive. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual It also allows you to write and rewrite data to your Notebook PC. Connect the two USB Y-cable connectors to the mini USB port on selected models) The bundled external optical disc drive supports disc formats such as DVDs and CDs. USB 3.0 ports To connect the external DVD-RW drive to these disc formats.
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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 NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. (on selected models) Decreases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a backlit keyboard (on selected models) Increases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a backlit keyboard Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off Activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second ...
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 NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. (on selected models) Decreases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a backlit keyboard (on selected models) Increases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a backlit keyboard Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off Activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second ...
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... last app you are two special Windows® keys on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up (on selected models) Toggles the ambient light sensor on your Notebook PC's keyboard used to launch ASUS apps. If you opened. Toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to simulate the right-click functions. 32 Notebook PC E-Manual Press this key to go back to the Start screen.
... last app you are two special Windows® keys on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up (on selected models) Toggles the ambient light sensor on your Notebook PC's keyboard used to launch ASUS apps. If you opened. Toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to simulate the right-click functions. 32 Notebook PC E-Manual Press this key to go back to the Start screen.
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..., a series of 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 guide you start your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Starting for the first time When you in to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Press the power button on your Notebook...
..., a series of 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 guide you start your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Starting for the first time When you in to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Press the power button on your Notebook...
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... to 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 troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings apply to most conditions of your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you to system instability or boot failure. We strongly recommend that are needed for more details...
... to 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 troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings apply to most conditions of your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you to system instability or boot failure. We strongly recommend that are needed for more details...
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... may differ by model and territory. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 71 BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. Main Advance Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Launch CSM Launch PXE OpROM [Enabled] [Disabled] Sets the system boot order 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. CCooppyyrriigghhtt...
... may differ by model and territory. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 71 BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. Main Advance Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Launch CSM Launch PXE OpROM [Enabled] [Disabled] Sets the system boot order 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. CCooppyyrriigghhtt...
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... before entering your Notebook PC's operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you will have Administrator rights. Re-type to input this before entering BIOS. It also allows you to control the access to set the password: 1. Security This menu allows you to your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup Disabled [Disabled] →← : Select Screen ↑...
... before entering your Notebook PC's operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you will have Administrator rights. Re-type to input this before entering BIOS. It also allows you to control the access to set the password: 1. Security This menu allows you to your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup Disabled [Disabled] →← : Select Screen ↑...
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... USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If LOCKED, all USB devices will be disabled External Ports Bluetooth CMOS Camera Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] Lock [UnLock] USB [IUnNtLeOrCfKaEcDe] UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. To lock the USB interface: 1. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock then select Lock. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults...
... USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If LOCKED, all USB devices will be disabled External Ports Bluetooth CMOS Camera Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] Lock [UnLock] USB [IUnNtLeOrCfKaEcDe] UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. To lock the USB interface: 1. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock then select Lock. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults...
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... set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive. Set Setup Administrator Password. On the Security screen, select Set Master Password. 2. AAppttiioo SSeettuupp UUttiilliittyy -- Administrator Password Status User Password Status Administrator Password User Password HDD User Pwd Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup Disabled [Disabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Re-type...
... set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive. Set Setup Administrator Password. On the Security screen, select Set Master Password. 2. AAppttiioo SSeettuupp UUttiilliittyy -- Administrator Password Status User Password Status Administrator Password User Password HDD User Pwd Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup Disabled [Disabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Re-type...
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... downloaded BIOS file to your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Restart your Notebook PC. 4. Aptio Setup Utility - Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Windows Boot Manager (PO: Hitachi HTS545050A7E380) Launch EFI Shell from the ASUS website. 2. To update the BIOS: 1. Save & Exit To keep your model from filesystem device →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash...
... downloaded BIOS file to your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Restart your Notebook PC. 4. Aptio Setup Utility - Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Windows Boot Manager (PO: Hitachi HTS545050A7E380) Launch EFI Shell from the ASUS website. 2. To update the BIOS: 1. Save & Exit To keep your model from filesystem device →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash...
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... [Enter]: Enter/Execute 7. Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device Wake on Lid Open [Enabled] [Enabled] Press Enter to run the utility to its default settings. Notebook PC E-Manual 77 F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Locate your downloaded BIOS file in the flash disk drive then press . Power off Energy Saving [Enabled] Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled] Graphics Configuration SATA Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack →← : Select Screen...
... [Enter]: Enter/Execute 7. Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device Wake on Lid Open [Enabled] [Enabled] Press Enter to run the utility to its default settings. Notebook PC E-Manual 77 F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Locate your downloaded BIOS file in the flash disk drive then press . Power off Energy Saving [Enabled] Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled] Graphics Configuration SATA Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack →← : Select Screen...