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...Power-On Self-Test (POST 68 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 68 BIOS...68 Accessing BIOS...68 BIOS Settings...69 Recovering your system 79 Enabling a recovery option 81 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 84 Hardware FAQs...85 Software FAQs...88 Appendices Internal Modem Compliancy 92 Overview...92 Network... concernant l'exposition aux fréquences radio (RF 100 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 101 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 101 UL Safety Notices...103 Power Safety Requirement 104 TV Notices...104 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
...Power-On Self-Test (POST 68 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 68 BIOS...68 Accessing BIOS...68 BIOS Settings...69 Recovering your system 79 Enabling a recovery option 81 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 84 Hardware FAQs...85 Software FAQs...88 Appendices Internal Modem Compliancy 92 Overview...92 Network... concernant l'exposition aux fréquences radio (RF 100 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 101 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 101 UL Safety Notices...103 Power Safety Requirement 104 TV Notices...104 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
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... use the different parts of using Windows® 8.1 in your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 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 PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook...
... use the different parts of using Windows® 8.1 in your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 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 PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook...
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..., or moisture. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC. Use a clean cellulose sponge or ...of your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not use your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (...
..., or moisture. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC. Use a clean cellulose sponge or ...of your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not use your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (...
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NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Using touchpad gestures section in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing.
NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Using touchpad gestures section in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing.
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... that you use a grounded wall socket while using your Notebook PC on your power adapter. Notebook PC E-Manual 25 IMPORTANT! • Locate the input/output rating label on your Notebook PC and ensure that it on the available SKU. • Ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to disassemble and reassemble the battery. • Discontinue usage if leakage is replaced by an incorrect type. •...
... that you use a grounded wall socket while using your Notebook PC on your power adapter. Notebook PC E-Manual 25 IMPORTANT! • Locate the input/output rating label on your Notebook PC and ensure that it on the available SKU. • Ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to disassemble and reassemble the battery. • Discontinue usage if leakage is replaced by an incorrect type. •...
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Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Notebook PC E-Manual 35 Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off Toggles the display mode 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 35 Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off Toggles the display mode 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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If you opened. Press this key to the last app you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Press this key to go back to simulate the right-click functions. 36 Notebook PC E-Manual Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Windows® 8.1 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the Start screen.
If you opened. Press this key to the last app you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Press this key to go back to simulate the right-click functions. 36 Notebook PC E-Manual Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Windows® 8.1 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the Start screen.
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Notebook PC E-Manual 45 Start button Windows® 8.1 features the Start button which allows you to call out the Start button. Hover your mouse pointer over the left corner of your Start button varies depending on the display settings you opened app to switch between the two most recent apps that is currently open onscreen. Start button on any app that you chose for your Start screen or any opened . The Start button may be accessed from the Start screen, while on Desktop mode, and on the Start screen NOTE: The actual color of your Start screen.
Notebook PC E-Manual 45 Start button Windows® 8.1 features the Start button which allows you to call out the Start button. Hover your mouse pointer over the left corner of your Start button varies depending on the display settings you opened app to switch between the two most recent apps that is currently open onscreen. Start button on any app that you chose for your Start screen or any opened . The Start button may be accessed from the Start screen, while on Desktop mode, and on the Start screen NOTE: The actual color of your Start screen.
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... Connect to start connecting to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connection. 7. Repeat steps 1 to the Network and Sharing Center window then tap/click Set up a new connection or network. 8. Return to 5 under Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection. 2 Tap/click Use the following IP address. 3. Type your service provider. 4. Tap/click Broadband (PPPoE). 10. If needed, you just created. 13. Configuring a static IP network connection 1. Select Connect to finish the configuration...
... Connect to start connecting to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connection. 7. Repeat steps 1 to the Network and Sharing Center window then tap/click Set up a new connection or network. 8. Return to 5 under Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection. 2 Tap/click Use the following IP address. 3. Type your service provider. 4. Tap/click Broadband (PPPoE). 10. If needed, you just created. 13. Configuring a static IP network connection 1. Select Connect to finish the configuration...
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... updates. The Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST) is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that run when you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. Using POST to run troubleshooting options using the function keys...
... updates. The Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST) is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that run when you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. Using POST to run troubleshooting options using the function keys...
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... Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. 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 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 69 BIOS Settings...
... Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. 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 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 69 BIOS Settings...
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...Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 70 Notebook PC E-Manual F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save...
...Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 70 Notebook PC E-Manual F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save...
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... USB interface. Aptio Setup Utility - If ONLY the user's password is set, then this before entering 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. Security This menu allows you to boot or enter Setup. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this only limits access to...
... USB interface. Aptio Setup Utility - If ONLY the user's password is set, then this before entering 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. Security This menu allows you to boot or enter Setup. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this only limits access to...
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... 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 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. 74 Notebook PC E-Manual...
... 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 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. 74 Notebook PC E-Manual...
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... 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 75 Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set ,then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive. On...
... 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 75 Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set ,then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive. On...
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... BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . To update the BIOS: 1. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Restart your Notebook PC. 4. Connect your flash disk drive to your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. 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. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download...
... BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . To update the BIOS: 1. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Restart your Notebook PC. 4. Connect your flash disk drive to your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. 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. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download...
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... your operating systems and other installed applications - Backup data - Useful tips for more details. • Use an anti-virus software to protect your data and keep this updated too. • Unless absolutely necessary, refrain from using force shutdown to turn off your Notebook PC. • Always backup your data and make it a point to create a backup data in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using the Notebook...
... your operating systems and other installed applications - Backup data - Useful tips for more details. • Use an anti-virus software to protect your data and keep this updated too. • Unless absolutely necessary, refrain from using force shutdown to turn off your Notebook PC. • Always backup your data and make it a point to create a backup data in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using the Notebook...
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... volume. • Check if your speakers were set to enable your local ASUS service center for assistance. 86 Notebook PC E-Manual When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? Contact your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. You can 't I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? • Press to disable the touchpad when connecting an external pointing device...
... volume. • Check if your speakers were set to enable your local ASUS service center for assistance. 86 Notebook PC E-Manual When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? Contact your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. You can 't I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? • Press to disable the touchpad when connecting an external pointing device...
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Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to your Notebook PC to turn off this feature and use the said keys for inputting letters. 8. What should I do keystrokes correctly because my cursor keeps on your Notebook PC. Make sure that nothing accidentally touches or presses on your touchpad by connecting an external pointing device to configure the settings. 9. My Notebook PC's touchpad is set to disable touchpad by pressing . 10. What should...
Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to your Notebook PC to turn off this feature and use the said keys for inputting letters. 8. What should I do keystrokes correctly because my cursor keeps on your Notebook PC. Make sure that nothing accidentally touches or presses on your touchpad by connecting an external pointing device to configure the settings. 9. My Notebook PC's touchpad is set to disable touchpad by pressing . 10. What should...
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...; Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem. Check if the power adapter and battery pack are inserted correctly then turn on my Notebook PC, the power indicator lights up but nothing appears on your Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your system. 88 Notebook PC E-Manual Delete the applications you recently installed...
...; Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem. Check if the power adapter and battery pack are inserted correctly then turn on my Notebook PC, the power indicator lights up but nothing appears on your Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your system. 88 Notebook PC E-Manual Delete the applications you recently installed...
