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... Top View...14 Bottom...19 Right Side...20 Left Side...21 Front Side...23 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 touchpad 29 Using the keyboard 36 Function keys...36 Function keys for ASUS Apps 37 Windows®8 keys...38 Multimedia control keys 38 Numeric keypad*...39 Using the optical drive 40 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Top View...14 Bottom...19 Right Side...20 Left Side...21 Front Side...23 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 touchpad 29 Using the keyboard 36 Function keys...36 Function keys for ASUS Apps 37 Windows®8 keys...38 Multimedia control keys 38 Numeric keypad*...39 Using the optical drive 40 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... 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 your Notebook PC off 67 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 67 Chapter 4: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 70 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 70 BIOS...70 Accessing BIOS...70 Notebook PC E-Manual
... 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 your Notebook PC off 67 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 67 Chapter 4: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 70 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 70 BIOS...70 Accessing BIOS...70 Notebook PC E-Manual
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BIOS Settings...71 Troubleshoot...81 Refresh your PC...81 Reset your PC...82 Advanced options...83 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 86 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 88 Internal Modem Compliancy 88 Overview...89 Network Compatibility Declaration 89 Non-Voice Equipment 89 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 91 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 92 Declaration of Conformity...
BIOS Settings...71 Troubleshoot...81 Refresh your PC...81 Reset your PC...82 Advanced options...83 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 86 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 88 Internal Modem Compliancy 88 Overview...89 Network Compatibility Declaration 89 Non-Voice Equipment 89 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 91 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 92 Declaration of Conformity...
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... water. Do not expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent 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...
... water. Do not expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent 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...
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... Notebook PC. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in this manual. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of a regular mouse. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Gestures for typing. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model...
... Notebook PC. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in this manual. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of a regular mouse. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Gestures for typing. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model...
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... lock indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. * on your keyboard for numeric input. This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models only 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Number 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. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights...
... lock indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. * on your keyboard for numeric input. This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models only 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Number 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. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights...
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... the following precautions for your Notebook PC's battery. • Only ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device. • The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if removed or disassembled. • Follow the warning labels for your personal safety. • Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. • Do not dispose...
... the following precautions for your Notebook PC's battery. • Only ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device. • The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if removed or disassembled. • Follow the warning labels for your personal safety. • Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. • Do not dispose...
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Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off 36 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 36 Notebook PC E-Manual 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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... right-click functions. Press in combination with the arrow keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below . Stop Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to control multimedia files, such as audios and videos, when played in your Notebook PC. Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to the Start screen. Multimedia control keys* The multimedia control keys allow you...
... right-click functions. Press in combination with the arrow keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below . Stop Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to control multimedia files, such as audios and videos, when played in your Notebook PC. Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to the Start screen. Multimedia control keys* The multimedia control keys allow you...
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Manual eject hole The manual eject hole is located on the optical drive door and is used to eject the optical drive tray in the optical drive. Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work . WARNING! Push down the disc's plastic hub until the drive tray opens. To manually eject the optical drive tray, insert a straightened paper clip into the manual eject...
Manual eject hole The manual eject hole is located on the optical drive door and is used to eject the optical drive tray in the optical drive. Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work . WARNING! Push down the disc's plastic hub until the drive tray opens. To manually eject the optical drive tray, insert a straightened paper clip into the manual eject...
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... Notebook PC's keyboard. 44 Notebook PC E-Manual To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Carefully read the License Terms. Tick I accept the terms for the first time: 1. From the setup screen, pick a language to use on your Notebook PC. 3. Press the power button on your Notebook PC. Watch this to guide you start your Notebook PC for using Windows...
... Notebook PC's keyboard. 44 Notebook PC E-Manual To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Carefully read the License Terms. Tick I accept the terms for the first time: 1. From the setup screen, pick a language to use on your Notebook PC. 3. Press the power button on your Notebook PC. Watch this to guide you start your Notebook PC for using Windows...
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... BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings apply to most conditions of your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you to system instability or boot failure. We strongly recommend that are needed...
... BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings apply to most conditions of your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you to system instability or boot failure. We strongly recommend that are needed...
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... differ by model and territory. Aptio Setup Utility - Notebook PC E-Manual 71 The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. 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. Copyright...
... differ by model and territory. Aptio Setup Utility - Notebook PC E-Manual 71 The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. 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. Copyright...
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..., Inc. 72 Notebook PC E-Manual Aptio Setup Utility - 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...
..., Inc. 72 Notebook PC E-Manual Aptio Setup Utility - 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...
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... 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 ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit...
... 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 ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit...
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... menu, you would like to lock then select Lock. 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. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: Setting...
... menu, you would like to lock then select Lock. 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. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: Setting...
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... 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. 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 - In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. To set the HDD password: 1. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults...
... 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. 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 - In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. To set the HDD password: 1. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults...
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... model from the ASUS website. 2. 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. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS...
... model from the ASUS website. 2. 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. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS...
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... an external device or DVD. 8. 4. Choose an account you regularly backup your Notebook PC stops working. 84 Notebook PC E-Manual In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. Follow the succeeding steps to complete the system image recovery procedure. You can also choose Select a system image if your account password then tap Continue. 7. Type your system image is in case your system to recover using...
... an external device or DVD. 8. 4. Choose an account you regularly backup your Notebook PC stops working. 84 Notebook PC E-Manual In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. Follow the succeeding steps to complete the system image recovery procedure. You can also choose Select a system image if your account password then tap Continue. 7. Type your system image is in case your system to recover using...
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... program of user inactivity. NOTE: Energy Star is NOT supported on the ENERGY STAR joint program. Limited use and stand-by default. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Please visit http://www.energy.gov/powermanagement 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. 6.
... program of user inactivity. NOTE: Energy Star is NOT supported on the ENERGY STAR joint program. Limited use and stand-by default. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Please visit http://www.energy.gov/powermanagement 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. 6.