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... Airplane mode...63 Connecting to wired networks 64 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 64 Configuring a static IP network connection 65 Turning your Notebook PC off 66 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 66 Windows® 8.1 lock screen 67 To proceed from the lock screen 67 Customizing your lock screen 68 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 72 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 72 BIOS...72 Accessing BIOS...72 BIOS Settings...73 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Airplane mode...63 Connecting to wired networks 64 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 64 Configuring a static IP network connection 65 Turning your Notebook PC off 66 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 66 Windows® 8.1 lock screen 67 To proceed from the lock screen 67 Customizing your lock screen 68 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 72 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 72 BIOS...72 Accessing BIOS...72 BIOS Settings...73 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... your PC...83 Reset your PC...84 Advanced options...85 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 88 Hardware FAQs...89 Software FAQs...92 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 96 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 98 Internal Modem Compliancy 98 Overview...99 Network Compatibility Declaration 99 ... for Canada 104 Déclaration d'Industrie Canada relative à l'exposition aux ondes radio .... 105 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 106 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 106 UL Safety Notices...108 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
... your PC...83 Reset your PC...84 Advanced options...85 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 88 Hardware FAQs...89 Software FAQs...92 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 96 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 98 Internal Modem Compliancy 98 Overview...99 Network Compatibility Declaration 99 ... for Canada 104 Déclaration d'Industrie Canada relative à l'exposition aux ondes radio .... 105 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 106 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 106 UL Safety Notices...108 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
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..., hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you how to use POST to for your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with Windows® 8.1 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8.1 in your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you can refer to change the settings of your Notebook...
..., hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you how to use POST to for your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with Windows® 8.1 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8.1 in your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you can refer to change the settings of your Notebook...
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... on or near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene,...and a few drops of your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, ...
... on or near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene,...and a few drops of your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, ...
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... intuitive user experience. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the ASUS Fingerprint section in this manual. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other programs inside Windows® 8.1. Fingerprint sensor This built-in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to your Notebook PC...
... intuitive user experience. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the ASUS Fingerprint section in this manual. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other programs inside Windows® 8.1. Fingerprint sensor This built-in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to your Notebook PC...
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...; Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. • Do not dispose of in fire. • Never attempt to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your Notebook PC from children. WARNING! We strongly recommend that you use a grounded wall socket while using your Notebook PC on power adapter mode. • The socket outlet...
...; Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. • Do not dispose of in fire. • Never attempt to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your Notebook PC from children. WARNING! We strongly recommend that you use a grounded wall socket while using your Notebook PC on power adapter mode. • The socket outlet...
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Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Notebook PC E-Manual 39 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 NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity.
Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Notebook PC E-Manual 39 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 NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity.
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... using these keys as number keys or as their original keyboard function. 40 Notebook PC E-Manual Keyboard as numeric keypad This Notebook PC comes with 15 select keys that you opened. If you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Press this key to go back to the Start screen. Press to simulate the right-click functions. Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Windows® 8.1 keys...
... using these keys as number keys or as their original keyboard function. 40 Notebook PC E-Manual Keyboard as numeric keypad This Notebook PC comes with 15 select keys that you opened. If you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Press this key to go back to the Start screen. Press to simulate the right-click functions. Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Windows® 8.1 keys...
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Start button Windows® 8.1 features the Start button which allows you opened app to switch between the two most recent apps that is currently open onscreen. Notebook PC E-Manual 47 Start button on the Start screen NOTE: The actual color of your Start screen. Hover your mouse pointer over the left corner of your Start button varies depending on any opened . The Start button may be accessed from the Start screen, while on Desktop mode, and on the display settings you chose for your Start screen or any app that you to call out the Start button.
Start button Windows® 8.1 features the Start button which allows you opened app to switch between the two most recent apps that is currently open onscreen. Notebook PC E-Manual 47 Start button on the Start screen NOTE: The actual color of your Start screen. Hover your mouse pointer over the left corner of your Start button varies depending on any opened . The Start button may be accessed from the Start screen, while on Desktop mode, and on the display settings you chose for your Start screen or any app that you to call out the Start button.
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... your Notebook PC. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you to the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during POST. 72 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC...
... your Notebook PC. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you to the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during POST. 72 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC...
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... & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. 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. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Notebook PC E-Manual 73 Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc...
... & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. 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. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Notebook PC E-Manual 73 Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc...
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... 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. 2. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 74 Notebook PC E-Manual Aptio Setup Utility - F1...
... 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. 2. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 74 Notebook PC E-Manual Aptio Setup Utility - F1...
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Notebook PC E-Manual 75 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. If ONLY the user's password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be prompted to boot or enter Setup. The password length must...
Notebook PC E-Manual 75 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. If ONLY the user's password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be prompted to boot or enter Setup. The password length must...
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...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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 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. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - NOTE: Setting the USB...
...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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 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. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - NOTE: Setting the USB...
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... HDD password: 1. Re-type to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : NOT INSTALLED Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - AMpatiino SeAtduvpanUcteidlityBo-otCopSyerciugrhitty(C) S2a0v1e1 &AmEexriitcan Megatrends, Inc. Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password...
... HDD password: 1. Re-type to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : NOT INSTALLED Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - AMpatiino SeAtduvpanUcteidlityBo-otCopSyerciugrhitty(C) S2a0v1e1 &AmEexriitcan Megatrends, Inc. Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password...
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... 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. Connect your flash disk drive to your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Restart your Notebook PC. 4. Notebook PC E-Manual 81 To update the BIOS: 1. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash...
... 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. Connect your flash disk drive to your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Restart your Notebook PC. 4. Notebook PC E-Manual 81 To update the BIOS: 1. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash...
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..., refrain from using force shutdown to turn off your Notebook PC. • Always backup your data and make it a point to update ASUS-exclusive applications, drivers and utilities in your operating systems and other installed applications - Internet connection information 88 Notebook PC E-Manual If you are not going to use of time (at extremely high temperatures. Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using the Notebook PC at...
..., refrain from using force shutdown to turn off your Notebook PC. • Always backup your data and make it a point to update ASUS-exclusive applications, drivers and utilities in your operating systems and other installed applications - Internet connection information 88 Notebook PC E-Manual If you are not going to use of time (at extremely high temperatures. Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using the Notebook PC at...
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... connecting an external pointing device. 6. Contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 90 Notebook PC E-Manual You can 't I /O Interface Security section in your touchpad. • Check if ASUS Smart Gesture has been set to mute. • Check if a headphone jack is connected to your Notebook PC and remove it. • Unlock the I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? • Press to turn...
... connecting an external pointing device. 6. Contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 90 Notebook PC E-Manual You can 't I /O Interface Security section in your touchpad. • Check if ASUS Smart Gesture has been set to mute. • Check if a headphone jack is connected to your Notebook PC and remove it. • Unlock the I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? • Press to turn...
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... Gesture is not working. My Notebook PC's touchpad is set to disable touchpad by pressing . 10. Press the key or (on selected models) on your Notebook PC to your touchpad while you type on moving. 8. My Notebook PC cannot do ? You can I do keystrokes correctly because my cursor keeps on the keyboard. Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to configure the settings. 9. What should I change this function. • Press...
... Gesture is not working. My Notebook PC's touchpad is set to disable touchpad by pressing . 10. Press the key or (on selected models) on your Notebook PC to your touchpad while you type on moving. 8. My Notebook PC cannot do ? You can I do keystrokes correctly because my cursor keeps on the keyboard. Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to configure the settings. 9. What should I change this function. • Press...
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... Notebook PC, the power indicator lights up but not my drive activity indicator. Contact your system. 92 Notebook PC E-Manual My Notebook PC boots slower than four (4) seconds. You can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem. What can I do when my screen displays this message: "Remove disks or other media. How can I fix this ? Check if the power adapter...
... Notebook PC, the power indicator lights up but not my drive activity indicator. Contact your system. 92 Notebook PC E-Manual My Notebook PC boots slower than four (4) seconds. You can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem. What can I do when my screen displays this message: "Remove disks or other media. How can I fix this ? Check if the power adapter...