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... 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 touch screen (on selected models) and touchpad.......29 Using the touch screen 29 Using the touchpad...31 Using ASUS Smart Gesture 37 Enabling the rotate and three-finger gestures 37 Using the rotate and three-finger gestures 39 Using the keyboard 40 Function keys...40 Function keys for ASUS Apps 41 Windows®8 keys...41 Notebook...
... 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 touch screen (on selected models) and touchpad.......29 Using the touch screen 29 Using the touchpad...31 Using ASUS Smart Gesture 37 Enabling the rotate and three-finger gestures 37 Using the rotate and three-finger gestures 39 Using the keyboard 40 Function keys...40 Function keys for ASUS Apps 41 Windows®8 keys...41 Notebook...
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...; 8 lock screen 44 Windows® UI...45 Start screen...45 Windows® Apps...45 Hotspots...46 Working with Windows® apps 49 Launching apps...49 Customizing apps...49 Accessing the Apps screen 52 Charms bar...55 Snap feature...58 Other keyboard shortcuts 60 Connecting to wireless networks 62 Wi-Fi...62 Bluetooth ...64 Airplane mode...66 Connecting to wired networks 67 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 67 Configuring a static IP network connection 69 Turning...
...; 8 lock screen 44 Windows® UI...45 Start screen...45 Windows® Apps...45 Hotspots...46 Working with Windows® apps 49 Launching apps...49 Customizing apps...49 Accessing the Apps screen 52 Charms bar...55 Snap feature...58 Other keyboard shortcuts 60 Connecting to wireless networks 62 Wi-Fi...62 Bluetooth ...64 Airplane mode...66 Connecting to wired networks 67 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 67 Configuring a static IP network connection 69 Turning...
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BIOS...78 Accessing BIOS...78 BIOS Settings...79 Troubleshoot...89 Refresh your PC...89 Reset your PC...90 Advanced options...91 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 94 Hardware FAQs...95 Software FAQs...98 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 102 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 104 Internal Modem Compliancy 104 Overview...105 Network... aux ondes radio .... 111 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 112 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 112 UL Safety Notices...114 Power Safety Requirement 115 Notebook PC E-Manual
BIOS...78 Accessing BIOS...78 BIOS Settings...79 Troubleshoot...89 Refresh your PC...89 Reset your PC...90 Advanced options...91 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 94 Hardware FAQs...95 Software FAQs...98 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 102 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 104 Internal Modem Compliancy 104 Overview...105 Network... aux ondes radio .... 111 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 112 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 112 UL Safety Notices...114 Power Safety Requirement 115 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... how to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you how to use POST to for your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC...
... how to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you how to use POST to for your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC...
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... video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for typing. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Camera The built-in camera allows you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia files on your Notebook PC on or off. Microphone The built-in microphone can also use . Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Power button Press the power button...
... video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for typing. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Camera The built-in camera allows you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia files on your Notebook PC on or off. Microphone The built-in microphone can also use . Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Power button Press the power button...
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...to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated.
...to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated.
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Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your Notebook PC. HDMI port This port is for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content playback. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC to a standard VGA-compatible device, such as monitors or projectors. VGA port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC. The adapter may...
Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your Notebook PC. HDMI port This port is for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content playback. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC to a standard VGA-compatible device, such as monitors or projectors. VGA port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC. The adapter may...
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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 40 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 40 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... Mode, Theater Mode, Soft Mode, My Profile, and Normal. Notebook PC E-Manual 41 Toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to simulate the right-click functions. If you opened. 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 go back to the Start screen. Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Function keys for ASUS...
... Mode, Theater Mode, Soft Mode, My Profile, and Normal. Notebook PC E-Manual 41 Toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to simulate the right-click functions. If you opened. 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 go back to the Start screen. Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Function keys for ASUS...
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...; Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of screens appear to guide you start your Notebook PC. 3. Watch this to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 44 Notebook PC E-Manual Press the power button on your Notebook PC. Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC enters...
...; Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of screens appear to guide you start your Notebook PC. 3. Watch this to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 44 Notebook PC E-Manual Press the power button on your Notebook PC. Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC enters...
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... access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you to system instability or boot failure. The software that requires further BIOS settings or updates. You may result to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of a trained service personnel. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you turn...
... access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you to system instability or boot failure. The software that requires further BIOS settings or updates. You may result to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of a trained service personnel. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you turn...
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... Notebook PC E-Manual 79 Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. You may differ by model and territory. 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] Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] [UEFI: Generic Storage] [Generic STORAGE DEV..] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. BIOS...
... Notebook PC E-Manual 79 Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. You may differ by model and territory. 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] Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] [UEFI: Generic Storage] [Generic STORAGE DEV..] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. BIOS...
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... Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 [Windows Boot Manager] [UEBFoIo:t GOepnteiroinc #S1torage] Windo[wGsenBeoroitc MSaTnOaRgAeGrE DEV..] Disabled Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults...
... Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 [Windows Boot Manager] [UEBFoIo:t GOepnteiroinc #S1torage] Windo[wGsenBeoroitc MSaTnOaRgAeGrE DEV..] Disabled Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults...
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... Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED 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. Security This menu allows you to 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...
... Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED 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. Security This menu allows you to 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...
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... USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled External Ports Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] USB Interface Lock UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. USB Interface Security Through the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu...
... USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled External Ports Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] USB Interface Lock UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. USB Interface Security Through the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu...
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... to set the HDD password: 1. On the Security screen, select Set Master Password. 2. Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps 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 : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control NOT INSTALLED Setup Disabled [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt...
... to set the HDD password: 1. On the Security screen, select Set Master Password. 2. Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps 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 : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control NOT INSTALLED Setup Disabled [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt...
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... Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. 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 your Notebook PC. 4. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - To update the BIOS: 1. Connect your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt...
... Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. 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 your Notebook PC. 4. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - To update the BIOS: 1. Connect your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt...
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Product key for your data and make it a point to create a backup data in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using the Notebook PC at least a month), we recommend that your applications have the following items prior to resetting your Notebook PC: - Useful tips for your Notebook PC To help you have the latest security settings. • Use ASUS Live Update to update ASUS-exclusive applications, drivers and utilities in...
Product key for your data and make it a point to create a backup data in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using the Notebook PC at least a month), we recommend that your applications have the following items prior to resetting your Notebook PC: - Useful tips for your Notebook PC To help you have the latest security settings. • Use ASUS Live Update to update ASUS-exclusive applications, drivers and utilities in...
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... disable the touchpad when connecting an external pointing device. 6. Why is my touchpad not working ? When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? What should I /O Interface Security in this manual. 7. For more details, refer to your Notebook PC and remove it. • Unlock the I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? • Press to enable...
... disable the touchpad when connecting an external pointing device. 6. Why is my touchpad not working ? When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? What should I /O Interface Security in this manual. 7. For more details, refer to your Notebook PC and remove it. • Unlock the I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? • Press to enable...
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... I change this function. • Press . 11. What should I already connected my headphone into the right jack port? You can I do keystrokes correctly because my cursor keeps on my keyboard displays numbers. If yes, disable this ? Instead of the following suggestions: • Check if ASUS Smart Gesture is not working. Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to turn off this feature and use the said keys for...
... I change this function. • Press . 11. What should I already connected my headphone into the right jack port? You can I do keystrokes correctly because my cursor keeps on my keyboard displays numbers. If yes, disable this ? Instead of the following suggestions: • Check if ASUS Smart Gesture is not working. Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to turn off this feature and use the said keys for...