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... Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...24 Charge your Notebook PC 24 Lift to open the display panel 26 Press the power button 26 Gestures for the touchpad 27 Using the keyboard 34 Function keys...34 Function keys for ASUS Apps 35 Windows®8 keys...36 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 36 Numeric keypad (on selected models 37 Using the optical drive 38 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 42 Windows® 8 lock screen 42 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...24 Charge your Notebook PC 24 Lift to open the display panel 26 Press the power button 26 Gestures for the touchpad 27 Using the keyboard 34 Function keys...34 Function keys for ASUS Apps 35 Windows®8 keys...36 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 36 Numeric keypad (on selected models 37 Using the optical drive 38 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 42 Windows® 8 lock screen 42 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... Start screen...43 Windows® Apps...43 Hotspots...44 Working with Windows® apps 47 Launching apps...47 Customizing apps...47 Closing apps...48 Accessing the Apps screen 49 Charms bar...51 Snap feature...53 Other keyboard shortcuts 55 Connecting to wireless networks 57 Wi-Fi...57 Bluetooth ...59 Airplane mode...61 Connecting to wired networks 62 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 62 Configuring a static IP network connection 64 Turning your Notebook...
... Start screen...43 Windows® Apps...43 Hotspots...44 Working with Windows® apps 47 Launching apps...47 Customizing apps...47 Closing apps...48 Accessing the Apps screen 49 Charms bar...51 Snap feature...53 Other keyboard shortcuts 55 Connecting to wireless networks 57 Wi-Fi...57 Bluetooth ...59 Airplane mode...61 Connecting to wired networks 62 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 62 Configuring a static IP network connection 64 Turning your Notebook...
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... to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with 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 using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps...
... to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with 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 using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps...
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... 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. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not place objects 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. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on...
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NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for...
NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for...
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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 34 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 34 Notebook PC E-Manual 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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... the Start screen, press this key to next track or fast forward 36 Notebook PC E-Manual Multimedia control keys (on 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 in your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Press this key to go back to the last app you to the Start screen. Stop...
... the Start screen, press this key to next track or fast forward 36 Notebook PC E-Manual Multimedia control keys (on 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 in your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Press this key to go back to the last app you to the Start screen. Stop...
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Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work . Notebook PC E-Manual 39 Push the drive tray gently to hear some spinning and vibrating in case the electronic eject button does not work . Push down the disc's plastic hub until the drive tray opens. NOTE: While data is being read, it snaps onto the optical drive hub. 5. To manually eject...
Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work . Notebook PC E-Manual 39 Push the drive tray gently to hear some spinning and vibrating in case the electronic eject button does not work . Push down the disc's plastic hub until the drive tray opens. NOTE: While data is being read, it snaps onto the optical drive hub. 5. To manually eject...
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From the setup screen, pick a language to your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. To start your computer for the first time, a series of your Notebook PC's keyboard. 42 Notebook PC E-Manual After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your PC 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Watch this to configure the following...
From the setup screen, pick a language to your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. To start your computer for the first time, a series of your Notebook PC's keyboard. 42 Notebook PC E-Manual After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your PC 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Watch this to configure the following...
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Press twice then use the arrow keys to launch an app. Customizing apps You can move, resize, unpin, or close apps. Working with Windows® apps Use your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to launch it. Notebook PC E-Manual 47 Press to browse through the ...-click on the app then drag and drop the app to launch, customize, and close apps from the Start screen using the following steps: Moving apps Double-tap on the app to activate its settings bar then tap or or . Launching apps Position your Notebook PC's touchpad, or keyboard to a new location.
Press twice then use the arrow keys to launch an app. Customizing apps You can move, resize, unpin, or close apps. Working with Windows® apps Use your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to launch it. Notebook PC E-Manual 47 Press to browse through the ...-click on the app then drag and drop the app to launch, customize, and close apps from the Start screen using the following steps: Moving apps Double-tap on the app to activate its settings bar then tap or or . Launching apps Position your Notebook PC's touchpad, or keyboard to a new location.
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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 68 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 68 Face tracking button Zoom in thumbnail view. To launch LifeFrame Press .
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... Notebook PC E-Manual WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that run when you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. Using POST to most conditions of your Notebook PC. The Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on or restart your Notebook PC. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic...
... Notebook PC E-Manual WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that run when you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. Using POST to most conditions of your Notebook PC. The Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on or restart your Notebook PC. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic...
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BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 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 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Notebook PC...
BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 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 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Notebook PC...
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... a device as the Boot Option #1. 2. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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...
... a device as the Boot Option #1. 2. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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...
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... the user's password is set , then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Security This 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...
... the user's password is set , then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Security This 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...
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... Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. To lock the USB interface: 1. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock then select Lock. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual 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...
... Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. To lock the USB interface: 1. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock then select Lock. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual 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...
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... Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 81 In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. On the Security screen, select Set Master Password. 2. Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set,then this is only asked for when entering Setup. Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive. Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up the user password. Aptio Setup Utility - F1...
... Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 81 In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. On the Security screen, select Set Master Password. 2. Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set,then this is only asked for when entering Setup. Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive. Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up the user password. Aptio Setup Utility - F1...
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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 a flash disk drive. 3. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 83 Connect your flash disk drive to your model from the ASUS website. 2. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for ...
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 a flash disk drive. 3. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 83 Connect your flash disk drive to your model from the ASUS website. 2. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for ...
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... backup your system to prevent data loss in an external device or DVD. 8. Type your system image is in case your Notebook PC stops working. 88 Notebook PC E-Manual You can also choose Select a system image if your account password then tap Continue. 7. NOTE: We strongly recommend that you would like to complete the system image recovery procedure. In the Advanced options screen...
... backup your system to prevent data loss in an external device or DVD. 8. Type your system image is in case your Notebook PC stops working. 88 Notebook PC E-Manual You can also choose Select a system image if your account password then tap Continue. 7. NOTE: We strongly recommend that you would like to complete the system image recovery procedure. In the Advanced options screen...
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... sleep after 15 and 30 minutes of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through takeback policy. Department of user inactivity. In addition, please visit http://www.energystar.gov 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...
... sleep after 15 and 30 minutes of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through takeback policy. Department of user inactivity. In addition, please visit http://www.energystar.gov 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...
