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... Notebook PC Getting started 22 Charge your Notebook PC 22 Lift to open the display panel 23 Press the power button 23 Gestures for the touchpad 24 Using the touchpad 24 Using the keyboard 29 Function keys 29 Function keys for ASUS Apps 30 Windows®8 keys 30 Keyboard as Numeric Keypad (on selected models 30 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 32 Windows® 8 lock screen 32 Windows® UI...33 Start screen...33 Windows® Apps 33 Hotspots...34 Notebook PC E-Manual...
... Notebook PC Getting started 22 Charge your Notebook PC 22 Lift to open the display panel 23 Press the power button 23 Gestures for the touchpad 24 Using the touchpad 24 Using the keyboard 29 Function keys 29 Function keys for ASUS Apps 30 Windows®8 keys 30 Keyboard as Numeric Keypad (on selected models 30 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 32 Windows® 8 lock screen 32 Windows® UI...33 Start screen...33 Windows® Apps 33 Hotspots...34 Notebook PC E-Manual...
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... network connection 51 Configuring a static IP network connection 55 Turning your Notebook PC off 56 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 56 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 58 LifeFrame...58 Power4Gear Hybrid 60 Instant On...61 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 64 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 64 BIOS ...64 Accessing BIOS 64 BIOS Settings...65 Troubleshoot...72 Refresh your PC 72 Reset your PC...73 Advanced options 74 Notebook PC E-Manual
... network connection 51 Configuring a static IP network connection 55 Turning your Notebook PC off 56 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 56 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 58 LifeFrame...58 Power4Gear Hybrid 60 Instant On...61 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 64 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 64 BIOS ...64 Accessing BIOS 64 BIOS Settings...65 Troubleshoot...72 Refresh your PC 72 Reset your PC...73 Advanced options 74 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. 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 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS...
... Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. 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 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS...
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... a few drops of your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or...
... a few drops of your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or...
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... power button for about four (4) seconds until your Notebook PC. Power button Press the power button to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC using touch gestures. Microphone The built-in use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia files on or off. Notebook PC E-Manual 13 Camera The built-in camera allows you to use . It also enables you to turn your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC shuts down. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode...
... power button for about four (4) seconds until your Notebook PC. Power button Press the power button to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC using touch gestures. Microphone The built-in use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia files on or off. Notebook PC E-Manual 13 Camera The built-in camera allows you to use . It also enables you to turn your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC shuts down. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode...
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..., pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect your Notebook PC to a local area network (LAN). 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to secure your Notebook PC to connect your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. You can also use this port to connect to an external microphone. Right Side Memory card reader This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader slot that support MMC...
..., pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect your Notebook PC to a local area network (LAN). 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to secure your Notebook PC to connect your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. You can also use this port to connect to an external microphone. Right Side Memory card reader This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader slot that support MMC...
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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 Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Notebook PC E-Manual 29 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 Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Notebook PC E-Manual 29 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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... display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode, Theater Mode, Soft Mode, My Profile, and Normal. Launches the ASUS LifeFrame app Launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to launch ASUS apps. If you are two special Windows® keys on selected models) This Notebook PC comes with a special set of function keys that can also use for ASUS Apps Your Notebook PC...
... display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode, Theater Mode, Soft Mode, My Profile, and Normal. Launches the ASUS LifeFrame app Launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to launch ASUS apps. If you are two special Windows® keys on selected models) This Notebook PC comes with a special set of function keys that can also use for ASUS Apps Your Notebook PC...
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...; 8 operating system. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. Press the power button on your Notebook PC. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to use on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 32 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 start your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide...
...; 8 operating system. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. Press the power button on your Notebook PC. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to use on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 32 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 start your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide...
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... a new location. Unpinning apps Right-click on the app to activate its settings bar then tap or . Resizing apps Right-click on the app to activate the settings bar then tap . 36 Notebook PC E-Manual Customizing apps You can move, resize, unpin, or close apps. Launching apps Position your Notebook PC's touchpad, or keyboard to launch, customize, and close apps from the Start screen using the...
... a new location. Unpinning apps Right-click on the app to activate its settings bar then tap or . Resizing apps Right-click on the app to activate the settings bar then tap . 36 Notebook PC E-Manual Customizing apps You can move, resize, unpin, or close apps. Launching apps Position your Notebook PC's touchpad, or keyboard to launch, customize, and close apps from the Start screen using the...
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... a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you turn on Self Test (POST) is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture. Using POST to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you can access the BIOS settings or run when you to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you change the default BIOS settings except...
... a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you turn on Self Test (POST) is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture. Using POST to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you can access the BIOS settings or run when you to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you change the default BIOS settings except...
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... & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot Launch CSM [Disabled] [Disabled] Sets the system boot order Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager] Windows Boot Manager Disabled →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in...
... & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot Launch CSM [Disabled] [Disabled] Sets the system boot order Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager] Windows Boot Manager Disabled →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in...
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... Status User Password Status Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I /O) interface, and USB interface. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is a power on password and must be entered to your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. If ONLY the user's password is set...
... Status User Password Status Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I /O) interface, and USB interface. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is a power on password and must be entered to your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. If ONLY the user's password is set...
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... Locked, LAN controller will be disabled. LAN Network Interface [UnLock] Wireless Network Interface [UnLock] HD AUDIO Interface [UnLock] USB Interface Security LAN Network Interface Lock UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Leave the Create New Password field blank then press . 4. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Select Yes in the current password then press . 3. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual...
... Locked, LAN controller will be disabled. LAN Network Interface [UnLock] Wireless Network Interface [UnLock] HD AUDIO Interface [UnLock] USB Interface Security LAN Network Interface Lock UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Leave the Create New Password field blank then press . 4. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Select Yes in the current password then press . 3. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual...
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... Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to lock or unlock ports and devices. USB Interface Security Through the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If LOCKED, all USB devices will be disabled External Ports Bluetooth CMOS Camera Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] Lock [UnLock] USB [IUnntLeorcfka]ce UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. NOTE: Setting the USB...
... Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to lock or unlock ports and devices. USB Interface Security Through the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If LOCKED, all USB devices will be disabled External Ports Bluetooth CMOS Camera Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] Lock [UnLock] USB [IUnntLeorcfka]ce UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. NOTE: Setting the USB...
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...User Password Status Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. To set the HDD password: 1. Notebook PC E-Manual 69 In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. 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...
...User Password Status Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. To set the HDD password: 1. Notebook PC E-Manual 69 In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. 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...
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... > Start Easy Flash, then press . 70 Notebook PC E-Manual Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your configuration settings, select Save Changes and Exit before exiting the BIOS. Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Windows Boot Manager Launch EFI Shell from the ASUS website. 2. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Restart your model from filesystem device →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change...
... > Start Easy Flash, then press . 70 Notebook PC E-Manual Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your configuration settings, select Save Changes and Exit before exiting the BIOS. Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Windows Boot Manager Launch EFI Shell from the ASUS website. 2. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Restart your model from filesystem device →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change...
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... Megatrends, Inc. 6. Locate your downloaded BIOS file in the flash disk drive then press . Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device Wake on Lid Open [Enabled] [Enabled] Press Enter to run the utility to its default settings. Notebook PC E-Manual 71 After the BIOS update process, select Exit > Restore Defaults to restore the system to select and update BIOS. ASUSTek Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Winbond 25X/Q Series Current BIOS Platform: 1015E Version: 000 Build Date: Sep 5 2012 Build Time: 11:51:05 New BIOS Platform: Unknown...
... Megatrends, Inc. 6. Locate your downloaded BIOS file in the flash disk drive then press . Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device Wake on Lid Open [Enabled] [Enabled] Press Enter to run the utility to its default settings. Notebook PC E-Manual 71 After the BIOS update process, select Exit > Restore Defaults to restore the system to select and update BIOS. ASUSTek Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Winbond 25X/Q Series Current BIOS Platform: 1015E Version: 000 Build Date: Sep 5 2012 Build Time: 11:51:05 New BIOS Platform: Unknown...
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... an account you regularly backup your system to complete the system image recovery procedure. Notebook PC E-Manual 75 You can also choose Select a system image if your system image is in case your account password then tap Continue. 7. Select Use the latest available system image (recommended), then tap Next. In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. 4. Type your Notebook PC stops working.
... an account you regularly backup your system to complete the system image recovery procedure. Notebook PC E-Manual 75 You can also choose Select a system image if your system image is in case your account password then tap Continue. 7. Select Use the latest available system image (recommended), then tap Next. In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. 4. Type your Notebook PC stops working.