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... Side...23 Front Side...25 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...28 Install the battery pack. (on selected models 28 Charge your Notebook PC 29 Lift to open the display panel 31 Press the power button 31 Gestures for the touchpad 32 Using the keyboard 39 Function keys...39 Function keys for ASUS Apps 40 Windows®8 keys...41 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 41 Numeric keypad (on selected models 42 Using the optical drive 43 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Side...23 Front Side...25 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...28 Install the battery pack. (on selected models 28 Charge your Notebook PC 29 Lift to open the display panel 31 Press the power button 31 Gestures for the touchpad 32 Using the keyboard 39 Function keys...39 Function keys for ASUS Apps 40 Windows®8 keys...41 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 41 Numeric keypad (on selected models 42 Using the optical drive 43 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... Start screen...47 Windows® Apps...47 Hotspots...48 Working with Windows® apps 51 Launching apps...51 Customizing apps...51 Closing apps...52 Accessing the Apps screen 53 Charms bar...55 Snap feature...57 Other keyboard shortcuts 59 Connecting to wireless networks 61 Wi-Fi...61 Bluetooth ...63 Airplane mode...65 Connecting to wired networks 66 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 66 Configuring a static IP network connection 68 Turning your Notebook...
... Start screen...47 Windows® Apps...47 Hotspots...48 Working with Windows® apps 51 Launching apps...51 Customizing apps...51 Closing apps...52 Accessing the Apps screen 53 Charms bar...55 Snap feature...57 Other keyboard shortcuts 59 Connecting to wireless networks 61 Wi-Fi...61 Bluetooth ...63 Airplane mode...65 Connecting to wired networks 66 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 66 Configuring a static IP network connection 68 Turning your Notebook...
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... 78 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 78 BIOS...78 Accessing BIOS...78 BIOS Settings...79 Troubleshoot...89 Refresh your PC...89 Reset your PC...90 Advanced options...91 Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC Installing a Random-access Memory module (on selected models)......94 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive (on selected models 97 Installing a new battery pack (on selected models 103 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 108 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 110 Internal Modem Compliancy 110 Overview...111 Network Compatibility...
... 78 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 78 BIOS...78 Accessing BIOS...78 BIOS Settings...79 Troubleshoot...89 Refresh your PC...89 Reset your PC...90 Advanced options...91 Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC Installing a Random-access Memory module (on selected models)......94 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive (on selected models 97 Installing a new battery pack (on selected models 103 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 108 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 110 Internal Modem Compliancy 110 Overview...111 Network Compatibility...
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... and safety statements for your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to change the settings 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 process of replacing and upgrading parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the...
... and safety statements for your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to change the settings 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 process of replacing and upgrading parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the...
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... to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC. 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 Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and...
... to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC. 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 Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and...
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... model or territory. Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual. NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. 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 Numeric keypad (on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for typing...
... model or territory. Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual. NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. 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 Numeric keypad (on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for typing...
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...some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Number lock indicator (on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your keyboard for numeric input. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when...
...some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Number lock indicator (on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your keyboard for numeric input. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when...
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Manual battery lock (on selected models) The spring battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in an unlocked position when removing the battery pack. Hard disk drive compartment (on selected models) This compartment allows you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to increase the memory capacity of your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! This lock should be held in place once it is inserted into the battery slot. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do...
Manual battery lock (on selected models) The spring battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in an unlocked position when removing the battery pack. Hard disk drive compartment (on selected models) This compartment allows you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to increase the memory capacity of your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! This lock should be held in place once it is inserted into the battery slot. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do...
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Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. 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 Notebook PC E-Manual 39 Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC.
Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. 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 Notebook PC E-Manual 39 Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC.
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... Notebook PC E-Manual Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to the Start screen. If you to simulate the right-click functions. Multimedia control keys (on your Notebook PC. Press in combination with the arrow keys on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as audios and videos, when played in the Start screen, press...
... Notebook PC E-Manual Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to the Start screen. If you to simulate the right-click functions. Multimedia control keys (on your Notebook PC. Press in combination with the arrow keys on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as audios and videos, when played in the Start screen, press...
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... for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual Starting for the first time When you start your Notebook PC for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system...
... for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual Starting for the first time When you start your Notebook PC for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system...
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The archive toolbar displays a function's saved files in /out Notebook PC E-Manual Action button Modes Capture button Webcam settings 72 Face tracking button Zoom in thumbnail view. Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. 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 Action button Modes Capture button Webcam settings 72 Face tracking button Zoom in thumbnail view. Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. To launch LifeFrame Press . Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using this app.
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... Notebook PC E-Manual The default BIOS settings apply to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of the Notebook PC's architecture. The software that run when you turn on Self Test (POST) is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup...
... Notebook PC E-Manual The default BIOS settings apply to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of the Notebook PC's architecture. The software that run when you turn on Self Test (POST) is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup...
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... F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 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 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt...
... F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 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 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt...
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... and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 2. 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...
... and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 2. 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...
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... Administrator rights. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set up the administrator and user password of 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 control the access to Setup and is only asked...
... Administrator rights. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set up the administrator and user password of 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 control the access to Setup and is only asked...
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... Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to lock then select Lock. USB Interface...
... Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to lock then select Lock. USB Interface...
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...-enabled access to boot or enter Setup. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 If ONLY the user's password is set ,then this is a power on password and must be entered to your hard disk drive. Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to Setup and is set , then this only limits access 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...
...-enabled access to boot or enter Setup. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 If ONLY the user's password is set ,then this is a power on password and must be entered to your hard disk drive. Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to Setup and is set , then this only limits access 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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... a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. 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. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . Connect your flash disk drive to your Notebook PC. 4. Main...
... a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. 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. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . Connect your flash disk drive to your Notebook PC. 4. Main...
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... on the keyboard. The monitor and computer are automatically set to the environment and health. 4. To wake your computer, click the mouse or press any key on the EU Flower label, please visit the European Union Ecolabel website at http://www.ecolabel.eu. 126 Notebook PC E-Manual Decreased energy consumption during use of natural resources by modes. 2. Limited use of...
... on the keyboard. The monitor and computer are automatically set to the environment and health. 4. To wake your computer, click the mouse or press any key on the EU Flower label, please visit the European Union Ecolabel website at http://www.ecolabel.eu. 126 Notebook PC E-Manual Decreased energy consumption during use of natural resources by modes. 2. Limited use of...