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...; 8 lock screen 44 Windows® UI...45 Start screen...45 Windows® Apps...45 Hotspots...46 Working with Windows® apps 49 Launching apps...49 Customizing apps...49 Accessing the Apps screen 51 Charms bar...53 Snap feature...55 Other keyboard shortcuts 57 Connecting to wireless networks 59 Wi-Fi...59 Bluetooth ...61 Airplane mode...63 Connecting to wired networks 64 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 64 Configuring a static IP network connection 66 Turning...
...; 8 lock screen 44 Windows® UI...45 Start screen...45 Windows® Apps...45 Hotspots...46 Working with Windows® apps 49 Launching apps...49 Customizing apps...49 Accessing the Apps screen 51 Charms bar...53 Snap feature...55 Other keyboard shortcuts 57 Connecting to wireless networks 59 Wi-Fi...59 Bluetooth ...61 Airplane mode...63 Connecting to wired networks 64 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 64 Configuring a static IP network connection 66 Turning...
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... Power-on Self Test (POST 90 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 90 BIOS...90 Accessing BIOS...90 BIOS Settings...91 Troubleshoot...101 Refresh your PC...101 Reset your PC...102 Advanced options...103 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 106 Hardware FAQs...107 Software FAQs...110 Appendices Overview...114 Network...;claration d'Industrie Canada relative à l'exposition aux ondes radio .... 120 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 121 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 121 UL Safety Notices...123 Power Safety Requirement 124 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Power-on Self Test (POST 90 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 90 BIOS...90 Accessing BIOS...90 BIOS Settings...91 Troubleshoot...101 Refresh your PC...101 Reset your PC...102 Advanced options...103 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 106 Hardware FAQs...107 Software FAQs...110 Appendices Overview...114 Network...;claration d'Industrie Canada relative à l'exposition aux ondes radio .... 120 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 121 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 121 UL Safety Notices...123 Power Safety Requirement 124 Notebook PC E-Manual
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..., hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you can refer to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with 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 following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating...
..., hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you can refer to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with 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 following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating...
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...not use or expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do 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. Use ...Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using...
...not use or expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do 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. Use ...Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using...
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... model or territory. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other programs inside Windows® 8. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC on to your Notebook PC's system and other multimedia functions. NOTE: For more details, refer to sleep or hibernate mode...
... model or territory. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other programs inside Windows® 8. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC on to your Notebook PC's system and other multimedia functions. NOTE: For more details, refer to sleep or hibernate mode...
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Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. 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 Activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC. 40 Notebook PC E-Manual
Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. 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 Activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC. 40 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... speaker volume up Function keys for ASUS App Your Notebook PC also comes with a special set of function keys that can be used as below: Press this key to launch an ASUS app. Launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the last app you opened. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on your Notebook PC's keyboard used...
... speaker volume up Function keys for ASUS App Your Notebook PC also comes with a special set of function keys that can be used as below: Press this key to launch an ASUS app. Launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the last app you opened. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on your Notebook PC's keyboard used...
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... the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of your Notebook PC. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your PC 5. Press the power button on your Windows® 8 operating system. Watch this to guide you in to use on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 44 Notebook PC E-Manual Starting for...
... the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of your Notebook PC. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your PC 5. Press the power button on your Windows® 8 operating system. Watch this to guide you in to use on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 44 Notebook PC E-Manual Starting for...
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... Settings. 74 Notebook PC E-Manual From the taskbar on your Notebook PC can support quick-charging via the USB Charger+ port while on battery mode or turned off. Using the USB Charger+ settings, you can set a quick-charge limit so you to quick-charge devices using the same port even while your Notebook PC is running on power adapter mode. Setting the quick-charge limit By default, your Desktop, click . 2. Right-click on SKU. 1. WARNING: If your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. USB Charger+ USB...
... Settings. 74 Notebook PC E-Manual From the taskbar on your Notebook PC can support quick-charging via the USB Charger+ port while on battery mode or turned off. Using the USB Charger+ settings, you can set a quick-charge limit so you to quick-charge devices using the same port even while your Notebook PC is running on power adapter mode. Setting the quick-charge limit By default, your Desktop, click . 2. Right-click on SKU. 1. WARNING: If your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. USB Charger+ USB...
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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. IMPORTANT! Enabling TPM Support Restart your TPM security data. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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...
... Information TPM Enabled Status: TPM Support TPM Active Status: TPM Owner Status: Disabled Enabled →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. IMPORTANT! Enabling TPM Support Restart your TPM security data. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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...
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... hardware settings that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you to most conditions of the Notebook PC's architecture. The default BIOS settings apply to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to system instability or boot failure. You may result to the following information for system startup in the following circumstances: • An error...
... hardware settings that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you to most conditions of the Notebook PC's architecture. The default BIOS settings apply to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to system instability or boot failure. You may result to the following information for system startup in the following circumstances: • An error...
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BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. Aptio Setup Utility - 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 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. F1 : ...
BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. Aptio Setup Utility - 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 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. F1 : ...
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... 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. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 92 Notebook PC E-Manual...
... 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. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 92 Notebook PC E-Manual...
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... this is set, then this only limits access 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 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. F1...
... this is set, then this only limits access 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 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. F1...
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... 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 interface: 1. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock or unlock ports and devices. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to lock then select Lock. Select an interface that you can also access USB...
... 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 interface: 1. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock or unlock ports and devices. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to lock then select Lock. Select an interface that you can also access USB...
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... Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control NOT INSTALLED Setup Disabled [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Type in a password then press . 3. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive. Main Advanced...
... Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control NOT INSTALLED Setup Disabled [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Type in a password then press . 3. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive. Main Advanced...
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...Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 99 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 your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS...
...Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 99 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 your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS...
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...: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you have the latest security settings. • Use ASUS Live Update to resetting your Notebook PC: - If you are some useful tips that your applications have the following items prior to update ASUS-exclusive applications, drivers and utilities in your Notebook PC for your data and make it a point to create a backup data in ID and password - Product key for more...
...: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you have the latest security settings. • Use ASUS Live Update to resetting your Notebook PC: - If you are some useful tips that your applications have the following items prior to update ASUS-exclusive applications, drivers and utilities in your Notebook PC for your data and make it a point to create a backup data in ID and password - Product key for more...
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... my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? • Press to enable your local ASUS service center for assistance. 108 Notebook PC E-Manual My battery LED indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your speakers were set to the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your touchpad. • Check if ASUS Smart Gesture has been set to turn up...
... my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? • Press to enable your local ASUS service center for assistance. 108 Notebook PC E-Manual My battery LED indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your speakers were set to the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your touchpad. • Check if ASUS Smart Gesture has been set to turn up...
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... configure the settings. 9. Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to turn off this feature and use the said keys for inputting letters. You can also disable your touchpad by connecting an external pointing device to your touchpad while you type on my keyboard displays numbers. Press the key or (on selected models) on moving. If yes, disable this ? Why does audio still come out from my Notebook PC's audio speakers even if I change this function...
... configure the settings. 9. Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to turn off this feature and use the said keys for inputting letters. You can also disable your touchpad by connecting an external pointing device to your touchpad while you type on my keyboard displays numbers. Press the key or (on selected models) on moving. If yes, disable this ? Why does audio still come out from my Notebook PC's audio speakers even if I change this function...