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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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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 using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of...
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 using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of...
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... AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not 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 near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do...
... AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not 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 near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do...
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... to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Gestures for typing. 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. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in sleep mode. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or...
... to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Gestures for typing. 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. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in sleep mode. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or...
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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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... as below : Press this key to go back to simulate the right-click functions. 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's keyboard used as below . If you to next track or fast forward 38 Notebook PC E-Manual Press this key to the Start screen.
... as below : Press this key to go back to simulate the right-click functions. 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's keyboard used as below . If you to next track or fast forward 38 Notebook PC E-Manual Press this key to the Start screen.
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... the power button on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Carefully read the License Terms. Tick I accept the terms for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. Watch this to use on your Notebook PC. 3. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 44 Notebook PC E-Manual From the setup screen, pick a language to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities.
... the power button on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Carefully read the License Terms. Tick I accept the terms for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. Watch this to use on your Notebook PC. 3. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 44 Notebook PC E-Manual From the setup screen, pick a language to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities.
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Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using this app. The archive toolbar displays a function's saved files in /out Notebook PC E-Manual Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. Action button Modes Capture button Webcam settings 70 Face tracking button Zoom in thumbnail view. To launch LifeFrame Press .
Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using this app. The archive toolbar displays a function's saved files in /out Notebook PC E-Manual Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. Action button Modes Capture button Webcam settings 70 Face tracking button Zoom in thumbnail view. To launch LifeFrame Press .
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... a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of your Notebook PC. We strongly recommend that are needed for system startup in the following information for more details. The software that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of a trained service personnel. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you can access the BIOS settings or run when you change the default BIOS settings except...
... a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of your Notebook PC. We strongly recommend that are needed for system startup in the following information for more details. The software that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of a trained service personnel. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you can access the BIOS settings or run when you change the default BIOS settings except...
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... only. Notebook PC E-Manual 77 Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 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. You...
... only. Notebook PC E-Manual 77 Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 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. You...
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... Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual 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. Press and select a device as the Boot...
... Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual 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. Press and select a device as the Boot...
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... 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. In Setup, the User will be in the following range: Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20 Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password...
... 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. In Setup, the User will be in the following range: Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20 Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password...
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... access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 82 Notebook PC E-Manual Aptio Setup Utility - 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...
... access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 82 Notebook PC E-Manual Aptio Setup Utility - 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...
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Aptio Setup Utility - In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Notebook PC E-Manual 83 Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to confirm the password then press . 4. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Type in a password then press . 3. 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 ↑...
Aptio Setup Utility - In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Notebook PC E-Manual 83 Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to confirm the password then press . 4. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Type in a password then press . 3. 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 ↑...
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... downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Connect your flash disk drive to your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device [Enabled] Wake on Lid Open [Enabled] Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled] SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration...
... downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Connect your flash disk drive to your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device [Enabled] Wake on Lid Open [Enabled] Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled] SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration...
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... Use the latest available system image (recommended), then tap Next. Follow the succeeding steps to prevent data loss in an external device or DVD. 8. You can also choose Select a system image if your system image is in case your account password then tap Continue. 7. In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. Type your Notebook PC stops working. 90 Notebook PC E-Manual...
... Use the latest available system image (recommended), then tap Next. Follow the succeeding steps to prevent data loss in an external device or DVD. 8. You can also choose Select a system image if your system image is in case your account password then tap Continue. 7. In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. Type your Notebook PC stops working. 90 Notebook PC E-Manual...
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... standard, and the power management feature is enabled by modes. 2. In addition, please visit http://www.energystar.gov 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. Limited use and stand-by default. To wake your computer, click the mouse or press any key on FreeDOS and...
... standard, and the power management feature is enabled by modes. 2. In addition, please visit http://www.energystar.gov 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. Limited use and stand-by default. To wake your computer, click the mouse or press any key on FreeDOS and...