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Using the keyboard 45 Function keys...45 Function keys for ASUS App 46 Windows® 8 keys...46 Numeric keypad ...47 Using the optical drive 48 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 52 Windows® 8 lock screen 52 Windows® UI...53 Start screen...53 Windows® Apps...53 Hotspots...54 Working with Windows® apps 57 Launching apps...57 Customizing apps...57 Accessing the Apps screen 59 Charms bar...61 Snap feature...
Using the keyboard 45 Function keys...45 Function keys for ASUS App 46 Windows® 8 keys...46 Numeric keypad ...47 Using the optical drive 48 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 52 Windows® 8 lock screen 52 Windows® UI...53 Start screen...53 Windows® Apps...53 Hotspots...54 Working with Windows® apps 57 Launching apps...57 Customizing apps...57 Accessing the Apps screen 59 Charms bar...61 Snap feature...
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... Trusted Platform Module (TPM 84 ASUS FingerPrint...86 ASUSPRO Business Center 94 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 100 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 100 BIOS...100 Accessing BIOS...100 BIOS Settings...101 Troubleshoot...111 Refresh your PC...111 Reset your PC...112 Advanced options...113 Chapter 6: Module Slot Features Using the module slot 116 Installing a removable optical disc drive 117 Installing a secondary battery pack 121 Installing a hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) module......125...
... Trusted Platform Module (TPM 84 ASUS FingerPrint...86 ASUSPRO Business Center 94 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 100 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 100 BIOS...100 Accessing BIOS...100 BIOS Settings...101 Troubleshoot...111 Refresh your PC...111 Reset your PC...112 Advanced options...113 Chapter 6: Module Slot Features Using the module slot 116 Installing a removable optical disc drive 117 Installing a secondary battery pack 121 Installing a hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) module......125...
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Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with your Notebook PC. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST to for your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Module Slot Features This chapter guides you can refer to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you through the process of installing compatible drives into the module slot of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual
Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with your Notebook PC. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST to for your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Module Slot Features This chapter guides you can refer to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you through the process of installing compatible drives into the module slot of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual
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... for typing. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. It also enables you to exit the Notebook PC. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other multimedia functions. Camera The built-in use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other...
... for typing. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. It also enables you to exit the Notebook PC. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other multimedia functions. Camera The built-in use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other...
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... by model) Use a Thunderbolt adapter to connect your Notebook PC to a local area network. USB 3.0 ports These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports provide a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and are backward compatible to a DisplayPort, VGA, DVI, or HDMI external display and experience high-resolution display features via Intel® Thunderbolt™ technology. Memory card reader This Notebook PC comes with a built-in memory card reader slot that supports MMC and SD card formats. Notebook PC E-Manual 25 LAN port...
... by model) Use a Thunderbolt adapter to connect your Notebook PC to a local area network. USB 3.0 ports These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports provide a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and are backward compatible to a DisplayPort, VGA, DVI, or HDMI external display and experience high-resolution display features via Intel® Thunderbolt™ technology. Memory card reader This Notebook PC comes with a built-in memory card reader slot that supports MMC and SD card formats. Notebook PC E-Manual 25 LAN port...
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...; Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. • Do not dispose of in this device may have multiple rating output currents based on the available SKU. • Ensure that you use a grounded wall socket while using your Notebook PC on power adapter mode. • The socket outlet must be easily accessible and near your Notebook PC. • To...
...; Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. • Do not dispose of in this device may have multiple rating output currents based on the available SKU. • Ensure that you use a grounded wall socket while using your Notebook PC on power adapter mode. • The socket outlet must be easily accessible and near your Notebook PC. • To...
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Notebook PC E-Manual 45 Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys 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 your Notebook PC.
Notebook PC E-Manual 45 Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys 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 your Notebook PC.
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... app Windows® 8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to launch an ASUS app. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on your Notebook PC's keyboard used to the last app you are two special Windows® keys on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Function keys for ASUS App Your Notebook PC also comes with a special set of function keys...
... app Windows® 8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to launch an ASUS app. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on your Notebook PC's keyboard used to the last app you are two special Windows® keys on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Function keys for ASUS App Your Notebook PC also comes with a special set of function keys...
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... onscreen instructions to use on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 52 Notebook PC E-Manual 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. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. From the setup screen, pick a language to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings •...
... onscreen instructions to use on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 52 Notebook PC E-Manual 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. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. From the setup screen, pick a language to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings •...
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... Settings. 82 Notebook PC E-Manual Right-click on power adapter mode. NOTE: Some Notebook PC models support quick-charging even while on sleep, hibernate, or shut down mode, depending on your Desktop, click . 2. WARNING: If your Notebook PC's USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. From the taskbar on SKU. 1. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you can continue quick-charging devices using your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. Using the USB Charger+ settings, you can set a quick-charge limit so you to quick-charge devices using...
... Settings. 82 Notebook PC E-Manual Right-click on power adapter mode. NOTE: Some Notebook PC models support quick-charging even while on sleep, hibernate, or shut down mode, depending on your Desktop, click . 2. WARNING: If your Notebook PC's USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. From the taskbar on SKU. 1. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you can continue quick-charging devices using your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. Using the USB Charger+ settings, you can set a quick-charge limit so you to quick-charge devices using...
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... Information TPM Enabled Status: TPM Support TPM Active Status: TPM Owner Status: Disabled Enabled →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Use your TPM application's "Backup" or "Migration" function to [Enable] in BIOS setup Advanced > Trusted Computing. Set TPM Support to backup your Notebook PC then press during POST. Configuration Security Device Support TPM State Pending operation [Enabled] [Enabled] [None] Enables or disables TPM Support. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 Copyright...
... Information TPM Enabled Status: TPM Support TPM Active Status: TPM Owner Status: Disabled Enabled →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Use your TPM application's "Backup" or "Migration" function to [Enable] in BIOS setup Advanced > Trusted Computing. Set TPM Support to backup your Notebook PC then press during POST. Configuration Security Device Support TPM State Pending operation [Enabled] [Enabled] [None] Enables or disables TPM Support. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 Copyright...
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...Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] [UEFI: Generic Storage] [Generic STORAGE DEV..] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Notebook PC E-Manual 101 You may differ by model and territory. Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option...
...Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] [UEFI: Generic Storage] [Generic STORAGE DEV..] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Notebook PC E-Manual 101 You may differ by model and territory. Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option...
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Aptio Setup Utility - 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] Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 [Windows Boot Manager] [UEBFoIo:t GOepnteiroinc #S1torage] Windo[wGsenBeoroitc MSaTnOaRgAeGrE DEV..] Disabled Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save...
Aptio Setup Utility - 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] Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 [Windows Boot Manager] [UEBFoIo:t GOepnteiroinc #S1torage] Windo[wGsenBeoroitc MSaTnOaRgAeGrE DEV..] Disabled Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save...
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... INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I /O) interface, and USB interface. 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 Opt. It also allows you to set , then this is only asked for when entering Setup...
... INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I /O) interface, and USB interface. 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 Opt. It also allows you to set , then this is only asked for when entering Setup...
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... Security menu, you would like to lock then select Lock. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled External Ports Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] USB Interface Lock UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. To lock the USB...
... Security menu, you would like to lock then select Lock. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled External Ports Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] USB Interface Lock UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. To lock the USB...
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Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on available module upgrades for your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Purchase modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to install these removable items into the module slot of your Notebook PC. hard disk drive (HDD)/solid state drive (SSD), or a secondary lithium-ion battery pack. The following upgrades: an optical disc drive, a 2.5-inch 7mm. Using the module slot Your Notebook PC comes with a module slot that allows you...
Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on available module upgrades for your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Purchase modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to install these removable items into the module slot of your Notebook PC. hard disk drive (HDD)/solid state drive (SSD), or a secondary lithium-ion battery pack. The following upgrades: an optical disc drive, a 2.5-inch 7mm. Using the module slot Your Notebook PC comes with a module slot that allows you...
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... install or replace the removable HDD/SSD module of your Notebook PC's bottom side may also visit an authorized service center for further assistance. WARNING! You may vary per model but the installation process remains the same. NOTE: The appearance of your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Installing a hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) module Upgrade the memory capacity of your drive. Do not disassemble any problems with your Notebook PC by installing...
... install or replace the removable HDD/SSD module of your Notebook PC's bottom side may also visit an authorized service center for further assistance. WARNING! You may vary per model but the installation process remains the same. NOTE: The appearance of your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Installing a hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) module Upgrade the memory capacity of your drive. Do not disassemble any problems with your Notebook PC by installing...
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... you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you have the latest security settings. • Use ASUS Live Update to update ASUS-exclusive applications, drivers and utilities in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using the Notebook PC at extremely high temperatures. Product key for your operating systems and other installed applications - Internet connection information 134 Notebook PC E-Manual Backup data - Useful tips for your Notebook PC To help you...
... you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you have the latest security settings. • Use ASUS Live Update to update ASUS-exclusive applications, drivers and utilities in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using the Notebook PC at extremely high temperatures. Product key for your operating systems and other installed applications - Internet connection information 134 Notebook PC E-Manual Backup data - Useful tips for your Notebook PC To help you...
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... any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? You may also disconnect the power adapter or battery pack, wait for a minute, then reconnect them again to turn up . 4. Contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 136 Notebook PC E-Manual For more details, refer to disable the touchpad when connecting an external pointing device. 6. What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is my touchpad not working ? What...
... any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? You may also disconnect the power adapter or battery pack, wait for a minute, then reconnect them again to turn up . 4. Contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 136 Notebook PC E-Manual For more details, refer to disable the touchpad when connecting an external pointing device. 6. What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is my touchpad not working ? What...
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... connected my headphone into the right jack port? You can also disable your touchpad while you type on your touchpad by connecting an external pointing device to your Notebook PC to turn off this function. • Press . 11. What should I do keystrokes correctly because my cursor keeps on your Notebook PC. Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to disable touchpad by pressing . 10. 8. Press the key or (on selected models...
... connected my headphone into the right jack port? You can also disable your touchpad while you type on your touchpad by connecting an external pointing device to your Notebook PC to turn off this function. • Press . 11. What should I do keystrokes correctly because my cursor keeps on your Notebook PC. Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to disable touchpad by pressing . 10. 8. Press the key or (on selected models...