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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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... how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. 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's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter...
... how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. 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's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter...
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Do not use 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 Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not place objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture...
Do not use 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 Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not place objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture...
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... also enables you to the Numeric keypad (on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for typing. NOTE: For more details, refer to use of a regular mouse. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Keyboard The keyboard provides...
... also enables you to the Numeric keypad (on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for typing. NOTE: For more details, refer to use of a regular mouse. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Keyboard The keyboard provides...
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...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 your Notebook PC is activated. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your keyboard for numeric input. Number lock indicator (on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is accessing the internal...
...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 your Notebook PC is activated. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your keyboard for numeric input. Number lock indicator (on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is accessing the internal...
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... add RAM (random-access memory) modules to your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Random-access memory module compartment (on selected models) The manual battery lock is a reserved space for the HDD (hard disk drive) of your Notebook PC. Spring battery lock (on selected models) This compartment is used to insert or remove the battery pack. Hard disk drive compartment (on selected models) The spring battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in an unlocked position when removing the battery pack. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or...
... add RAM (random-access memory) modules to your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Random-access memory module compartment (on selected models) The manual battery lock is a reserved space for the HDD (hard disk drive) of your Notebook PC. Spring battery lock (on selected models) This compartment is used to insert or remove the battery pack. Hard disk drive compartment (on selected models) The spring battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in an unlocked position when removing the battery pack. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or...
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Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Notebook PC E-Manual 39 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 Notebook PC E-Manual 39 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.
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... with the arrow keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below : Press this key to next track or fast forward 41 Stop Notebook PC E-Manual Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to simulate the right-click functions. Press this key to go back to the Start screen. Windows®8 keys There are already in your Notebook PC. If you opened.
... with the arrow keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below : Press this key to next track or fast forward 41 Stop Notebook PC E-Manual Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to simulate the right-click functions. Press this key to go back to the Start screen. Windows®8 keys There are already in your Notebook PC. If you opened.
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... Windows®8 tutorial appears. Press the power button on your Notebook PC. 3. From the setup screen, pick a language to use on your Notebook PC. Watch this to guide you start your Notebook PC for the first time: 1. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual Starting...
... Windows®8 tutorial appears. Press the power button on your Notebook PC. 3. From the setup screen, pick a language to use on your Notebook PC. Watch this to guide you start your Notebook PC for the first time: 1. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual Starting...
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Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame 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. To launch LifeFrame Press . Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using this app.
Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame 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. 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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... Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. We strongly recommend that are needed for system startup in the following information for more details. Using POST to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that run when you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. The Power-on Self Test...
... Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. We strongly recommend that are needed for system startup in the following information for more details. Using POST to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that run when you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. The Power-on Self Test...
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... you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. 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] 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. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 Aptio Setup Utility -
... you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. 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] 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. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 Aptio Setup Utility -
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... 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 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 2. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility...
... 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 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 2. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility...
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... range: Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20 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, and USB interface. Security This menu allows you to control the access to 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.
... range: Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20 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, and USB interface. Security This menu allows you to control the access to 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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... disabled External Ports [UnLock] CMOS Camera [UnLock] Card Reader Lock [UnLock] USB Interface UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock then select Lock. 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. 84 Notebook PC E-Manual...
... disabled External Ports [UnLock] CMOS Camera [UnLock] Card Reader Lock [UnLock] USB Interface UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock then select Lock. 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. 84 Notebook PC E-Manual...
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... 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 : NOT INSTALLED Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to set up a password-enabled access to boot or enter Setup...
... 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 : NOT INSTALLED Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to set up a password-enabled access to boot or enter Setup...
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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. To update the BIOS: 1. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit...
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. To update the BIOS: 1. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit...
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... the use of natural resources by encouraging recycling. 5. Reduced solid waste through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive or DVD drive. 6. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is NOT supported on FreeDOS and Linux-based operating systems. European...
... the use of natural resources by encouraging recycling. 5. Reduced solid waste through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive or DVD drive. 6. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is NOT supported on FreeDOS and Linux-based operating systems. European...