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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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... 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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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 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. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This...
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 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. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This...
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... gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do...
... gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do...
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... by model or territory. 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 full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for numeric input and as pointer direction keys. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. Numeric...
... by model or territory. 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 full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for numeric input and as pointer direction keys. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. Numeric...
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... keys on selected models) 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 your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function 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 Drive activity indicator This indicator lights...
... keys on selected models) 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 your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function 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 Drive activity indicator This indicator lights...
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... battery pack. Hard disk drive compartment (on selected models) The manual battery lock is a reserved space for the HDD (hard disk drive) of your Notebook PC. Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook PC is inserted into the battery slot. Spring battery lock (on selected models) This compartment allows you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to a power source. Random-access memory module compartment (on selected models) The spring battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in an unlocked position when removing...
... battery pack. Hard disk drive compartment (on selected models) The manual battery lock is a reserved space for the HDD (hard disk drive) of your Notebook PC. Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook PC is inserted into the battery slot. Spring battery lock (on selected models) This compartment allows you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to a power source. Random-access memory module compartment (on selected models) The spring battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in an unlocked position when removing...
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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 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 Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel 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 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 Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity.
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... go back to control multimedia files, such as below : Press this key to go back to the last app you to the Start screen. Press this key to next track or fast forward 41 Press in combination with the arrow keys on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you opened. Windows®8 keys There are already in your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below .
... go back to control multimedia files, such as below : Press this key to go back to the last app you to the Start screen. Press this key to next track or fast forward 41 Press in combination with the arrow keys on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you opened. Windows®8 keys There are already in your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below .
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... start your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of screens appear to use on your computer for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Press the power button on your Notebook PC enters the Windows...
... start your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of screens appear to use on your computer for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Press the power button on your Notebook PC enters the Windows...
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Action button Modes Capture button Webcam settings 72 Face tracking button Zoom in thumbnail view. To launch LifeFrame Press . The archive toolbar displays a function's saved files in /out Notebook PC E-Manual 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.
Action button Modes Capture button Webcam settings 72 Face tracking button Zoom in thumbnail view. To launch LifeFrame Press . The archive toolbar displays a function's saved files in /out Notebook PC E-Manual 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.
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... you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or updates. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. The Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST) is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled...
... you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or updates. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. The Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST) is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled...
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.... 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10...
.... 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10...
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Aptio Setup Utility - 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 :...
Aptio Setup Utility - 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 :...
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... 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Aptio Setup Utility - In Setup, the User will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS...
... 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Aptio Setup Utility - In Setup, the User will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS...
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... Security. 2. 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 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. Aptio Setup Utility - To lock the USB interface: 1. Copyright (C) 2012...
... Security. 2. 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 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. Aptio Setup Utility - To lock the USB interface: 1. Copyright (C) 2012...
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... INSTALLED Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. To set the HDD password: 1. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. AMpatiino SeAtduvpanUcteidlityBo-otCopSyerciugrhitty(C) S2a0v1e1 &AmEexriitcan Megatrends, Inc. Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set...
... INSTALLED Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. To set the HDD password: 1. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. AMpatiino SeAtduvpanUcteidlityBo-otCopSyerciugrhitty(C) S2a0v1e1 &AmEexriitcan Megatrends, Inc. Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set...
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..., Inc. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. To update the BIOS: 1. Notebook PC E-Manual 87 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 select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt.
..., Inc. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. To update the BIOS: 1. Notebook PC E-Manual 87 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 select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt.
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... the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. Type your Notebook PC stops working. 92 Notebook PC E-Manual Follow the succeeding steps to recover using a system image file. 6. Choose an account you regularly backup your system to prevent data loss in an external device or DVD. 8. You can also choose Select a system image if your system image is in case your account password then tap...
... the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. Type your Notebook PC stops working. 92 Notebook PC E-Manual Follow the succeeding steps to recover using a system image file. 6. Choose an account you regularly backup your system to prevent data loss in an external device or DVD. 8. You can also choose Select a system image if your system image is in case your account password then tap...
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... use and stand-by modes. 2. Reduced solid waste through energy efficient products and practices. NOTE: Energy Star is enabled by encouraging recycling. 5. In addition, please visit http://www.energystar.gov for easy upgrades and longer lifetime through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive or DVD drive. 6. Reduction of the use...
... use and stand-by modes. 2. Reduced solid waste through energy efficient products and practices. NOTE: Energy Star is enabled by encouraging recycling. 5. In addition, please visit http://www.energystar.gov for easy upgrades and longer lifetime through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive or DVD drive. 6. Reduction of the use...