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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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... Start screen...45 Windows® Apps...45 Hotspots...46 Working with Windows® apps 49 Launching apps...49 Customizing apps...49 Closing apps...50 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 your Notebook...
... Start screen...45 Windows® Apps...45 Hotspots...46 Working with Windows® apps 49 Launching apps...49 Customizing apps...49 Closing apps...50 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 your Notebook...
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...Power-on Self Test (POST 76 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 76 BIOS...76 Accessing BIOS...76 BIOS Settings...77 Troubleshoot...87 Refresh your PC...87 Reset your PC...88 Advanced options...89 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 92 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 94 Internal Modem Compliancy 94 Overview...95 Network...à l'exposition aux ondes radio .... 101 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 102 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 102 UL Safety Notices...104 Power Safety Requirement 105 TV Notices...105 REACH...105...
...Power-on Self Test (POST 76 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 76 BIOS...76 Accessing BIOS...76 BIOS Settings...77 Troubleshoot...87 Refresh your PC...87 Reset your PC...88 Advanced options...89 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 92 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 94 Internal Modem Compliancy 94 Overview...95 Network...à l'exposition aux ondes radio .... 101 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 102 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 102 UL Safety Notices...104 Power Safety Requirement 105 TV Notices...105 REACH...105...
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... using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of 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. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook...
... using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of 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. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook...
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..., benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not place objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do...
..., benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not place objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do...
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... the touchpad section in sleep mode. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual 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. It also enables you to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of multi-gestures to use of your Notebook PC. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access...
... the touchpad section in sleep mode. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual 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. It also enables you to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of multi-gestures to use of your Notebook PC. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access...
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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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Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off 36 Notebook PC E-Manual 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.
Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off 36 Notebook PC E-Manual 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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... back to the last app you to simulate the right-click functions. Press in combination with the arrow keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below . Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the Start screen. Multimedia control keys* The multimedia control keys allow you opened. Stop Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause...
... back to the last app you to simulate the right-click functions. Press in combination with the arrow keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below . Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the Start screen. Multimedia control keys* The multimedia control keys allow you opened. Stop Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause...
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... PC 5. From the setup screen, pick a language to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Watch this to use on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Starting for the first time When you start your Notebook PC's keyboard. 44 Notebook PC E-Manual After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC. Press the power button on your Notebook PC. 3.
... PC 5. From the setup screen, pick a language to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Watch this to use on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Starting for the first time When you start your Notebook PC's keyboard. 44 Notebook PC E-Manual After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC. Press the power button on your Notebook PC. 3.
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Action button Modes Capture button Webcam settings 70 Face tracking button Zoom in thumbnail view. Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. The archive toolbar displays a function's saved files in /out Notebook PC E-Manual Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using this app. To launch LifeFrame Press .
Action button Modes Capture button Webcam settings 70 Face tracking button Zoom in thumbnail view. Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. The archive toolbar displays a function's saved files in /out Notebook PC E-Manual Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using this app. To launch LifeFrame Press .
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... (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that are needed for system startup in the following information for more details. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during POST. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual You may result to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that controls the POST is a series of the Notebook PC's architecture. The software...
... (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that are needed for system startup in the following information for more details. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during POST. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual You may result to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that controls the POST is a series of the Notebook PC's architecture. The software...
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... 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 77 You may differ by model and territory. Aptio Setup Utility - 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...
... 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 77 You may differ by model and territory. Aptio Setup Utility - 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...
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... [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. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 2. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual Press and select a device...
... [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. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 2. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual Press and select a device...
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... before entering BIOS. If ONLY the user's password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. 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. NOTE: • If you install a User Password...
... before entering BIOS. If ONLY the user's password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. 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. NOTE: • If you install a User Password...
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...Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. To lock the USB interface: 1. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock or unlock ports and devices. 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. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to lock then select Lock. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc...
...Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. To lock the USB interface: 1. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock or unlock ports and devices. 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. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to lock then select Lock. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc...
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...select Set Master Password. 2. 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. If ONLY the user's password is set, then this only limits access to set the HDD password: 1. Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up...
...select Set Master Password. 2. 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. If ONLY the user's password is set, then this only limits access to set the HDD password: 1. Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up...
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... 4. Connect your flash disk drive to your model from the ASUS website. 2. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 To update the BIOS: 1. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. Aptio Setup Utility - 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...
... 4. Connect your flash disk drive to your model from the ASUS website. 2. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 To update the BIOS: 1. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. Aptio Setup Utility - 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...
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... in case your Notebook PC stops working. 90 Notebook PC E-Manual In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. Choose an account you regularly backup your account password then tap Continue. 7. Select Use the latest available system image (recommended), then tap Next. NOTE: We strongly recommend that you would like to prevent data loss in an external device or DVD. 8. Follow the...
... in case your Notebook PC stops working. 90 Notebook PC E-Manual In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. Choose an account you regularly backup your account password then tap Continue. 7. Select Use the latest available system image (recommended), then tap Next. NOTE: We strongly recommend that you would like to prevent data loss in an external device or DVD. 8. Follow the...
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... program of natural resources by default. Limited use of the U.S. Limited use and stand-by modes. 2. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is enabled by encouraging recycling. 5. In...use of toxic heavy metals. 3. Reduced solid waste through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive or DVD drive. 6. Please visit http://www.energy.gov/powermanagement for detail information on power management and its benefits to sleep...
... program of natural resources by default. Limited use of the U.S. Limited use and stand-by modes. 2. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is enabled by encouraging recycling. 5. In...use of toxic heavy metals. 3. Reduced solid waste through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive or DVD drive. 6. Please visit http://www.energy.gov/powermanagement for detail information on power management and its benefits to sleep...