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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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... 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 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...
... 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 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...
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... not expose your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. 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 use your Notebook PC to dusty environments...
... not expose your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. 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 use your Notebook PC to dusty environments...
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... selected models) section in this manual. It also enables you 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. 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 It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions.
... selected models) section in this manual. It also enables you 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. 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 It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions.
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...lock indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is accessing the internal storage drives. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC is activated. Number lock indicator (on your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is activated. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when 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 the capital lock function is enabled. Bluetooth / Wireless...
...lock indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is accessing the internal storage drives. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC is activated. Number lock indicator (on your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is activated. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when 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 the capital lock function is enabled. Bluetooth / Wireless...
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... add RAM (random-access memory) modules to increase the memory capacity of your Notebook PC is connected to a power source. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of your Notebook PC. Random-access memory module compartment (on selected models) The manual battery lock is inserted into the battery slot. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to your Notebook PC...
... add RAM (random-access memory) modules to increase the memory capacity of your Notebook PC is connected to a power source. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of your Notebook PC. Random-access memory module compartment (on selected models) The manual battery lock is inserted into the battery slot. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to your Notebook PC...
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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 Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on 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 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 Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity.
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... next track or fast forward 41 Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to simulate the right-click functions. Press in your Notebook PC, illustrated as audios and videos, when played in combination with the arrow keys on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you opened. Press this key to the Start screen. Multimedia control keys (on your Notebook PC.
... next track or fast forward 41 Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to simulate the right-click functions. Press in your Notebook PC, illustrated as audios and videos, when played in combination with the arrow keys on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you opened. Press this key to the Start screen. Multimedia control keys (on your Notebook PC.
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...; Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of screens appear to guide you start your Notebook PC for the first time: 1. Press the power button on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. Watch this to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. From the setup screen, pick a language to use on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual Windows® 8 lock screen...
...; Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of screens appear to guide you start your Notebook PC for the first time: 1. Press the power button on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. Watch this to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. From the setup screen, pick a language to use on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual Windows® 8 lock screen...
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Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using this app. 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 Action button Modes Capture button Webcam settings 72 Face tracking button Zoom in thumbnail view. To launch LifeFrame Press .
Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using this app. 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 Action button Modes Capture button Webcam settings 72 Face tracking button Zoom in thumbnail view. To launch LifeFrame Press .
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... turn on or restart your Notebook PC. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. You may result to most conditions of your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook...
... turn on or restart your Notebook PC. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. You may result to most conditions of your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook...
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...& 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. BIOS...
...& 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. BIOS...
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... Version 2.15.1226. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American...
... Version 2.15.1226. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American...
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... 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. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, then this before entering BIOS. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Set Administrator Password. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you...
... 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. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, then this before entering BIOS. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Set Administrator Password. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you...
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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. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock or unlock ports and devices. Aptio Setup Utility - To lock the USB interface: 1. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit ...
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. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock or unlock ports and devices. Aptio Setup Utility - To lock the USB interface: 1. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit ...
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... HDD Password Status : NOT INSTALLED Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. AMpatiino SeAtduvpanUcteidlityBo-otCopSyerciugrhitty(C) S2a0v1e1 &AmEexriitcan Megatrends, Inc. Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 Type in a password then press . 3. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults...
... HDD Password Status : NOT INSTALLED Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. AMpatiino SeAtduvpanUcteidlityBo-otCopSyerciugrhitty(C) S2a0v1e1 &AmEexriitcan Megatrends, Inc. Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 Type in a password then press . 3. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults...
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... Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Notebook PC E-Manual 87 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. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . Aptio Setup Utility - Connect your flash disk drive to your model...
... Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Notebook PC E-Manual 87 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. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . Aptio Setup Utility - Connect your flash disk drive to your model...
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... is enabled by default. Please visit http://www.energy.gov/powermanagement 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. Designed for detail information on power management and its benefits to the environment. For more information on the keyboard. Limited use of substances harmful to sleep...
... is enabled by default. Please visit http://www.energy.gov/powermanagement 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. Designed for detail information on power management and its benefits to the environment. For more information on the keyboard. Limited use of substances harmful to sleep...