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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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... the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts 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. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 4: ASUS...
... the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts 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. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 4: ASUS...
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... rain, or moisture. Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Notebook PC E-Manual Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened ...Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using...
... rain, or moisture. Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Notebook PC E-Manual Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened ...Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using...
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Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a touch-enabled panel, allowing you to operate your Notebook PC shuts down. Notebook PC E-Manual 13 Camera The built-in camera allows you to use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia files on or off. Microphone The built-in use the power button to put your Notebook PC. Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC. It also enables you to take pictures or record videos using touch gestures. You...
Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a touch-enabled panel, allowing you to operate your Notebook PC shuts down. Notebook PC E-Manual 13 Camera The built-in camera allows you to use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia files on or off. Microphone The built-in use the power button to put your Notebook PC. Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC. It also enables you to take pictures or record videos using touch gestures. You...
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... compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. Kensington® lock port The Kensington® lock port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone. Right Side Memory card reader This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader slot that support MMC, SD, and SDHC card formats. LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to a local area network (LAN). 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you...
... compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. Kensington® lock port The Kensington® lock port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone. Right Side Memory card reader This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader slot that support MMC, SD, and SDHC card formats. LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to a local area network (LAN). 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you...
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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. Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. 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 Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Notebook PC E-Manual 29
Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker 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. 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 Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Notebook PC E-Manual 29
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Toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to the Start screen. Press this key to go back to switch between using these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode, Theater Mode, Soft Mode, My Profile, and Normal. Press 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 you opened. Function keys for ASUS Apps Your Notebook PC also comes...
Toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to the Start screen. Press this key to go back to switch between using these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode, Theater Mode, Soft Mode, My Profile, and Normal. Press 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 you opened. Function keys for ASUS Apps Your Notebook PC also comes...
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..., a series of your Windows® 8 operating system. Starting for the first time When you in to your Notebook PC. 3. Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in conifguring the basic settings of screens appear to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen...
..., a series of your Windows® 8 operating system. Starting for the first time When you in to your Notebook PC. 3. Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in conifguring the basic settings of screens appear to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen...
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Launching apps Position your Notebook PC's touchpad, or keyboard to launch, customize, and close apps from the Start screen using the following steps: Moving apps Double-tap on the app then drag and drop the app to a new location. Press twice then use the arrow keys to launch it. Working with Windows® apps Use your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap...
Launching apps Position your Notebook PC's touchpad, or keyboard to launch, customize, and close apps from the Start screen using the following steps: Moving apps Double-tap on the app then drag and drop the app to a new location. Press twice then use the arrow keys to launch it. Working with Windows® apps Use your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap...
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... recommend that you to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that are needed for system startup in the following information for more details. The default BIOS settings apply to the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during POST. 64 Notebook PC E-Manual WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to most conditions...
... recommend that you to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that are needed for system startup in the following information for more details. The default BIOS settings apply to the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during POST. 64 Notebook PC E-Manual WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to most conditions...
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... Setup Utility - The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Notebook PC E-Manual 65 Main Advanced Boot Security Save & 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. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens...
... Setup Utility - The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Notebook PC E-Manual 65 Main Advanced Boot Security Save & 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. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens...
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....1226. Set Administrator Password. Aptio Setup Utility - NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you to control the access to input this before entering 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. Re-type to Setup and is a power on password and must be prompted to your Notebook PC's operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you will...
....1226. Set Administrator Password. Aptio Setup Utility - NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you to control the access to input this before entering 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. Re-type to Setup and is a power on password and must be prompted to your Notebook PC's operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you will...
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... like to lock or unlock some interface functions of your Notebook PC. Security I /O Interface Security. 2. To lock an interface: 1. Leave the Create New Password field blank then press . 4. Aptio Setup Utility - 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. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security If Locked, LAN controller will be disabled. Notebook PC E-Manual 67...
... like to lock or unlock some interface functions of your Notebook PC. Security I /O Interface Security. 2. To lock an interface: 1. Leave the Create New Password field blank then press . 4. Aptio Setup Utility - 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. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security If Locked, LAN controller will be disabled. Notebook PC E-Manual 67...
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... Setup Utility - On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to lock then select Lock. 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. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface...
... Setup Utility - On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to lock then select Lock. 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. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface...
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...Re-type to Setup and is set,then this is a power on password and must be entered to your hard disk drive. Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** Administrator Password Status 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. Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to set the HDD password...
...Re-type to Setup and is set,then this is a power on password and must be entered to your hard disk drive. Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** Administrator Password Status 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. Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to set the HDD password...
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... changes. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . 70 Notebook PC E-Manual Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. Save & Exit To keep your model from filesystem device →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Restart your Notebook PC. 4. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive...
... changes. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . 70 Notebook PC E-Manual Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. Save & Exit To keep your model from filesystem device →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Restart your Notebook PC. 4. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive...
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...,, IInncc.. 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 Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled] Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled] Intel AES-NI [Enabled] VT-d [Enabled] SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration DPTF Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Locate your downloaded BIOS file in the flash disk drive then press...
...,, IInncc.. 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 Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled] Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled] Intel AES-NI [Enabled] VT-d [Enabled] SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration DPTF Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Locate your downloaded BIOS file in the flash disk drive then press...
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... loss in an external device or DVD. 8. NOTE: We strongly recommend that you would like to complete the system image recovery procedure. Notebook PC E-Manual 75 Type your Notebook PC stops working. In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. 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...
... loss in an external device or DVD. 8. NOTE: We strongly recommend that you would like to complete the system image recovery procedure. Notebook PC E-Manual 75 Type your Notebook PC stops working. In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. 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...