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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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Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC...
Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC...
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... near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 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 using a dry cloth. Do...
... near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 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 using a dry cloth. Do...
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... more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Numeric...
... more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Numeric...
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...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 accessing the internal storage drives. Number lock indicator (on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your keyboard for numeric input. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models) This 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 accessing the internal storage drives. Number lock indicator (on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your keyboard for numeric input. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator...
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... enter and warm air to your Notebook PC. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of your Notebook PC is connected to a power source. Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual IMPORTANT! When charged, the battery pack supplies power to exit the Notebook PC. Hard disk drive compartment (on selected models) The manual battery lock is used to insert or remove...
... enter and warm air to your Notebook PC. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of your Notebook PC is connected to a power source. Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual IMPORTANT! When charged, the battery pack supplies power to exit the Notebook PC. Hard disk drive compartment (on selected models) The manual battery lock is used to insert or remove...
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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 NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Notebook PC E-Manual 39
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 NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Notebook PC E-Manual 39
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... control keys (on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you opened. Stop Notebook PC E-Manual Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to simulate the right-click functions. Press in combination with the arrow keys on your Notebook PC, illustrated as audios and videos, when played in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the last app you to control...
... control keys (on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you opened. Stop Notebook PC E-Manual Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to simulate the right-click functions. Press in combination with the arrow keys on your Notebook PC, illustrated as audios and videos, when played in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the last app you to control...
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... lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. From the setup screen, pick a language to guide you in to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of your Windows® 8 operating system. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen...
... lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. From the setup screen, pick a language to guide you in to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of your Windows® 8 operating system. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen...
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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 Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using this 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 Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using this app.
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... during POST. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual You may result 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. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the following information for system startup in the Notebook PC. We...
... during POST. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual You may result 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. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the following information for system startup in the Notebook PC. We...
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...when setting your boot option priorities. Aptio Setup Utility - Notebook PC E-Manual 79 The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. 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...
...when setting your boot option priorities. Aptio Setup Utility - Notebook PC E-Manual 79 The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. 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...
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... (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 Boot Option #1 [WWiinnddoowwss BBoooott MMaannaaggeerr] Disabled Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - 2. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1.
... (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 Boot Option #1 [WWiinnddoowwss BBoooott MMaannaaggeerr] Disabled Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - 2. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1.
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... Password. It also allows you to set , then this before entering your Notebook PC's operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you will have Administrator rights. Notebook PC E-Manual 81 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...
... Password. It also allows you to set , then this before entering your Notebook PC's operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you will have Administrator rights. Notebook PC E-Manual 81 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...
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.... 84 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock then select Lock. To lock the USB interface: 1. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. USB Interface Security Through the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. 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.
.... 84 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock then select Lock. To lock the USB interface: 1. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. USB Interface Security Through the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. 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.
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... 4. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Aptio Setup Utility - Type in a password then press . 3. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 Re-type 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American...
... 4. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Aptio Setup Utility - Type in a password then press . 3. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 Re-type 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American...
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To update the BIOS: 1. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Aptio Setup Utility - Connect your Notebook PC. 4. 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. Restart your model from ...
To update the BIOS: 1. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Aptio Setup Utility - Connect your Notebook PC. 4. 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. Restart your model from ...
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... recover using a system image file. 6. In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. 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 account password then tap Continue. 7. NOTE: We strongly recommend that you would like to complete the system image recovery procedure. Type...
... recover using a system image file. 6. In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. 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 account password then tap Continue. 7. NOTE: We strongly recommend that you would like to complete the system image recovery procedure. Type...
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Reduction of the use and stand-by modes. 2. Decreased energy consumption during use of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive or DVD drive. 6. The monitor and computer are automatically set to sleep after 15 and 30 minutes of substances harmful to...
Reduction of the use and stand-by modes. 2. Decreased energy consumption during use of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive or DVD drive. 6. The monitor and computer are automatically set to sleep after 15 and 30 minutes of substances harmful to...