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... Side...23 Front Side...24 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...26 Charge your Notebook PC 26 Lift to open the display panel 28 Press the power button 28 Gestures for the touch screen and touchpad 29 Using the touch screen 29 Using the touchpad...31 Using the keyboard 38 Function keys...38 Function keys for ASUS Apps 39 Windows®8 keys...40 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 40 Numeric keypad (on selected models 41 Using the optical drive 42 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Side...23 Front Side...24 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...26 Charge your Notebook PC 26 Lift to open the display panel 28 Press the power button 28 Gestures for the touch screen and touchpad 29 Using the touch screen 29 Using the touchpad...31 Using the keyboard 38 Function keys...38 Function keys for ASUS Apps 39 Windows®8 keys...40 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 40 Numeric keypad (on selected models 41 Using the optical drive 42 Notebook PC E-Manual
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...; 8 lock screen 46 Windows® UI...47 Start screen...47 Windows® Apps...47 Hotspots...48 Working with Windows® apps 51 Launching apps...51 Customizing apps...51 Accessing the Apps screen 54 Charms bar...57 Snap feature...60 Other keyboard shortcuts 62 Connecting to wireless networks 64 Wi-Fi...64 Bluetooth ...66 Airplane mode...68 Connecting to wired networks 69 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 69 Configuring a static IP network connection 71 Turning...
...; 8 lock screen 46 Windows® UI...47 Start screen...47 Windows® Apps...47 Hotspots...48 Working with Windows® apps 51 Launching apps...51 Customizing apps...51 Accessing the Apps screen 54 Charms bar...57 Snap feature...60 Other keyboard shortcuts 62 Connecting to wireless networks 64 Wi-Fi...64 Bluetooth ...66 Airplane mode...68 Connecting to wired networks 69 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 69 Configuring a static IP network connection 71 Turning...
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... 86 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 86 BIOS...86 Accessing BIOS...86 BIOS Settings...87 Troubleshoot...97 Refresh your PC...97 Reset your PC...98 Advanced options...99 Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC Upgrading memory modules 102 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 108 Hardware FAQs...109 Software FAQs...112 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 116 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 118 Internal Modem Compliancy 118 Overview...119 Network...
... 86 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 86 BIOS...86 Accessing BIOS...86 BIOS Settings...87 Troubleshoot...97 Refresh your PC...97 Reset your PC...98 Advanced options...99 Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC Upgrading memory modules 102 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 108 Hardware FAQs...109 Software FAQs...112 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 116 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 118 Internal Modem Compliancy 118 Overview...119 Network...
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... expose your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near gas leaks. Do not use your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC. Do...
... expose your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near gas leaks. Do not use your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC. Do...
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...launch the ASUS VivoBook app. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. ASUS Vivo key Press this key to the ASUS VivoBook section in this manual. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Number lock indicator (on your Notebook PC's keyboard. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters...
...launch the ASUS VivoBook app. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. ASUS Vivo key Press this key to the ASUS VivoBook section in this manual. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Number lock indicator (on your Notebook PC's keyboard. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters...
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... the touchpad section in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Numeric keypad (on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for typing. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual. Keyboard The keyboard provides...
... the touchpad section in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Numeric keypad (on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for typing. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual. Keyboard The keyboard provides...
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..., DVDs, recordable discs, or rewritable discs. Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone. Optical drive Your Notebook PC's optical drive may support several disc formats such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. Optical disc drive eject button Press this port to connect your Notebook PC to eject the optical drive tray. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual Right Side 15" and 14" model Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD...
..., DVDs, recordable discs, or rewritable discs. Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone. Optical drive Your Notebook PC's optical drive may support several disc formats such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. Optical disc drive eject button Press this port to connect your Notebook PC to eject the optical drive tray. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual Right Side 15" and 14" model Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD...
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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 38 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 38 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... arrow keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as audios and videos, when played in the Start screen, press this key to next track or fast forward 40 Notebook PC E-Manual Stop Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to simulate the right-click functions. Windows®8 keys There are already in your Notebook PC. Multimedia control keys (on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you opened...
... arrow keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as audios and videos, when played in the Start screen, press this key to next track or fast forward 40 Notebook PC E-Manual Stop Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to simulate the right-click functions. Windows®8 keys There are already in your Notebook PC. Multimedia control keys (on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you opened...
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... Windows®8 functionalities. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC. Press the power button on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. From the setup screen, pick a language to use on your Notebook PC. 3. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual Follow the onscreen instructions to configure...
... Windows®8 functionalities. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC. Press the power button on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. From the setup screen, pick a language to use on your Notebook PC. 3. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual Follow the onscreen instructions to configure...
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ASUS Cloud Tap this app to launch the ASUS Cloud Services home page and get quick access to the following cloud-based apps: ASUS Webstorage and Live Update ASUS Cloud Services home page 84 Notebook PC E-Manual
ASUS Cloud Tap this app to launch the ASUS Cloud Services home page and get quick access to the following cloud-based apps: ASUS Webstorage and Live Update ASUS Cloud Services home page 84 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that are needed for system startup in the following information for more details. Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings apply to most conditions of the Notebook PC's architecture. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings...
... not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that are needed for system startup in the following information for more details. Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings apply to most conditions of the Notebook PC's architecture. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings...
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... only. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. 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. 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...
... only. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. 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. 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...
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... Inc. 88 Notebook PC E-Manual 2. 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. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility...
... Inc. 88 Notebook PC E-Manual 2. 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. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility...
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.... Notebook PC E-Manual 89 Aptio Setup Utility - NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering your Notebook PC's operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you will have Administrator rights. 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...
.... Notebook PC E-Manual 89 Aptio Setup Utility - NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering your Notebook PC's operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you will have Administrator rights. 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...
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... 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. To lock the USB interface: 1. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 92 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock or unlock ports...
... 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. To lock the USB interface: 1. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 92 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock or unlock ports...
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...;← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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 Notebook PC. 4. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to a flash disk drive. 3.
...;← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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 Notebook PC. 4. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to a flash disk drive. 3.
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... drive. • Refrain from using force shutdown to turn off your Notebook PC. • Always backup your data and make it a point to create a backup data in ID and password - If you are some useful tips that you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you have the latest security settings. • Use ASUS Live Update to resetting your Notebook PC for your Notebook PC. Product key...
... drive. • Refrain from using force shutdown to turn off your Notebook PC. • Always backup your data and make it a point to create a backup data in ID and password - If you are some useful tips that you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you have the latest security settings. • Use ASUS Live Update to resetting your Notebook PC for your Notebook PC. Product key...
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... E-Manual 4. You can 't I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? • Press to enable your touchpad. • Check if ASUS Smart Gesture has been set to mute. • Check if a headphone jack is attached correctly. What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is connected to the I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound...
... E-Manual 4. You can 't I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? • Press to enable your touchpad. • Check if ASUS Smart Gesture has been set to mute. • Check if a headphone jack is attached correctly. What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is connected to the I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound...
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... "U", "I do ? Press the key or (on selected models) on my keyboard displays numbers. What should I already connected my headphone into the right jack port? You can I change this function. • Press . 11. Notebook PC E-Manual 111 How can also disable your Notebook PC. My Notebook PC's touchpad is set to disable touchpad by connecting an external pointing device to configure the settings. 9. Instead of the following suggestions: • Check if ASUS Smart Gesture is not...
... "U", "I do ? Press the key or (on selected models) on my keyboard displays numbers. What should I already connected my headphone into the right jack port? You can I change this function. • Press . 11. Notebook PC E-Manual 111 How can also disable your Notebook PC. My Notebook PC's touchpad is set to disable touchpad by connecting an external pointing device to configure the settings. 9. Instead of the following suggestions: • Check if ASUS Smart Gesture is not...