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... Lift to open the display panel 25 Press the power button 25 Gestures for the touchpad 26 Using the touchpad 26 Using the keyboard 31 Function keys 31 Function keys for ASUS Apps 32 Windows®8 keys 32 Keyboard as Numeric Keypad (on selected models 32 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 33 Numeric keypad (on selected models 33 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 36 Windows® 8 lock screen 36 Windows® UI...37 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Lift to open the display panel 25 Press the power button 25 Gestures for the touchpad 26 Using the touchpad 26 Using the keyboard 31 Function keys 31 Function keys for ASUS Apps 32 Windows®8 keys 32 Keyboard as Numeric Keypad (on selected models 32 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 33 Numeric keypad (on selected models 33 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 36 Windows® 8 lock screen 36 Windows® UI...37 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Start screen...37 Windows® Apps 37 Hotspots...38 Working with Windows® apps 40 Launching apps 40 Customizing apps 40 Closing apps...41 Accessing the Apps screen 42 Charms bar...44 Snap feature...46 Other keyboard shortcuts 48 Connecting to wireless networks 50 Wi-Fi ...50 Bluetooth ...52 Airplane mode 54 Connecting to wired networks 55 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 55 Configuring a static IP network connection 59 Turning your Notebook PC...
Start screen...37 Windows® Apps 37 Hotspots...38 Working with Windows® apps 40 Launching apps 40 Customizing apps 40 Closing apps...41 Accessing the Apps screen 42 Charms bar...44 Snap feature...46 Other keyboard shortcuts 48 Connecting to wireless networks 50 Wi-Fi ...50 Bluetooth ...52 Airplane mode 54 Connecting to wired networks 55 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 55 Configuring a static IP network connection 59 Turning your Notebook PC...
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... the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 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. Notebook PC E-Manual Do...
... the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 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. Notebook PC E-Manual Do...
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... keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of a regular mouse. NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in this manual. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows...
... keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of a regular mouse. NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in this manual. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows...
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... to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is less than 95%. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is enabled. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Lights off The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 10% to a power source and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is accessing the internal storage drives. Refer to...
... to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is less than 95%. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is enabled. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Lights off The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 10% to a power source and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is accessing the internal storage drives. Refer to...
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Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Using capital lock allows you to use . Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is activated. Number lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is in use some of keys toggles between their actual key functions and as numeric keypad (on selected models) These set of the keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard. NOTE: For more details, refer to type capitalized...
Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Using capital lock allows you to use . Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is activated. Number lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is in use some of keys toggles between their actual key functions and as numeric keypad (on selected models) These set of the keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard. NOTE: For more details, refer to type capitalized...
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... the specifications for this Notebook PC are software-controlled. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual The battery pack cannot be disassembled. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not place it on surfaces that can get warm to hot while in audio speakers allow cool air to enter and warm air to hear audio straight from the Notebook PC. The audio features of this Notebook PC...
... the specifications for this Notebook PC are software-controlled. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual The battery pack cannot be disassembled. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not place it on surfaces that can get warm to hot while in audio speakers allow cool air to enter and warm air to hear audio straight from the Notebook PC. The audio features of this Notebook PC...
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... charge the battery pack and supply power to USB 2.0. Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your body while it is connected to your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect to a local area network (LAN). VGA port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to hot while in use. The adapter may become warm to an external display. Right Side USB 3.0 port This Universal Serial...
... charge the battery pack and supply power to USB 2.0. Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your body while it is connected to your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect to a local area network (LAN). VGA port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to hot while in use. The adapter may become warm to an external display. Right Side USB 3.0 port This Universal Serial...
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.... Memory card reader This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader slot that support MMC, SD, and SDHC card formats. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual You can also use this port to connect your Notebook PC to secure your Notebook PC to amplified speakers or headphones. Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to an external microphone. USB 2.0 ports These USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports are compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and...
.... Memory card reader This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader slot that support MMC, SD, and SDHC card formats. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual You can also use this port to connect your Notebook PC to secure your Notebook PC to amplified speakers or headphones. Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to an external microphone. USB 2.0 ports These USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports are compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and...
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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 Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Notebook PC E-Manual 31 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 31 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.
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... Notebook PC E-Manual Toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to simulate the right-click functions. Function keys for numeric input. 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 switch between these keys as number keys or as below: Press this key to go back to toggle between using these display color enhancement modes...
... Notebook PC E-Manual Toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to simulate the right-click functions. Function keys for numeric input. 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 switch between these keys as number keys or as below: Press this key to go back to toggle between using these display color enhancement modes...
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...;8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC. 3. From the setup screen, pick a language to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in conifguring the basic settings of your Windows® 8 operating system. Follow the onscreen instructions to use on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. To start your computer for the first time, a series...
...;8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC. 3. From the setup screen, pick a language to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in conifguring the basic settings of your Windows® 8 operating system. Follow the onscreen instructions to use on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. To start your computer for the first time, a series...
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... E-Manual The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that requires further BIOS settings or updates. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that you turn on Self Test (POST) is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture. Using POST to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook...
... E-Manual The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that requires further BIOS settings or updates. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that you turn on Self Test (POST) is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture. Using POST to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook...
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..., Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 69 Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot Launch CSM [Enabled] [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. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility - On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. CCooppyyrriigghhtt...
..., Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 69 Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot Launch CSM [Enabled] [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. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility - On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. CCooppyyrriigghhtt...
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... Notebook PC. Aptio Setup Utility - In Setup, the User will be prompted to input this only limits access to Setup and is set the password: 1. 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 NOT INSTALLED User Enabled [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults...
... Notebook PC. Aptio Setup Utility - In Setup, the User will be prompted to input this only limits access to Setup and is set the password: 1. 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 NOT INSTALLED User Enabled [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults...
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...all USB device will be disabled External Ports CMOS Camera Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] Lock [UnLock] USB Interface UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock or unlock ports and devices. 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 Security. 72 Notebook PC E-Manual Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. To lock the USB interface: 1. Aptio Setup Utility - USB...
...all USB device will be disabled External Ports CMOS Camera Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] Lock [UnLock] USB Interface UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock or unlock ports and devices. 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 Security. 72 Notebook PC E-Manual Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. To lock the USB interface: 1. Aptio Setup Utility - USB...
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... only limits access to boot or enter Setup. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Re-type to set up a password-enabled access 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. If...
... only limits access to boot or enter Setup. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Re-type to set up a password-enabled access 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. If...
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... device →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. To update the BIOS: 1. Restart your configuration settings, select Save Changes and Exit before exiting the BIOS. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC. 4. Aptio Setup Utility...
... device →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. To update the BIOS: 1. Restart your configuration settings, select Save Changes and Exit before exiting the BIOS. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC. 4. Aptio Setup Utility...
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... FSO 0 EFI FS1 FS2 FS3 FS4 [←→]: Switch [↑↓]: Choose [q]: Exit [Enter]: Enter/Execute 7. After the BIOS update process, select Exit > Restore Defaults to restore the system to select and update BIOS. Notebook PC E-Manual 75 Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device Wake on Lid Open [Enabled] [Enabled] Press Enter to run the utility to its default settings. Locate your downloaded BIOS file in the flash disk drive then press . Main AdvaAAnppctteiidoo SSeeBttouuoppt UUttiiSlleiicttuyyri--tyCCooppyySrraiivggehhtt& ((ECCx))it22001121...
... FSO 0 EFI FS1 FS2 FS3 FS4 [←→]: Switch [↑↓]: Choose [q]: Exit [Enter]: Enter/Execute 7. After the BIOS update process, select Exit > Restore Defaults to restore the system to select and update BIOS. Notebook PC E-Manual 75 Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device Wake on Lid Open [Enabled] [Enabled] Press Enter to run the utility to its default settings. Locate your downloaded BIOS file in the flash disk drive then press . Main AdvaAAnppctteiidoo SSeeBttouuoppt UUttiiSlleiicttuyyri--tyCCooppyySrraiivggehhtt& ((ECCx))it22001121...
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In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. Follow the succeeding steps to recover using a system image file. 6. Type your Notebook PC stops working. NOTE: We strongly recommend that you would like to complete the system image recovery procedure. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 4. Choose an account you regularly backup your system to prevent data loss in an external device or DVD. 8. Select Use the latest available...
In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. Follow the succeeding steps to recover using a system image file. 6. Type your Notebook PC stops working. NOTE: We strongly recommend that you would like to complete the system image recovery procedure. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 4. Choose an account you regularly backup your system to prevent data loss in an external device or DVD. 8. Select Use the latest available...