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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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... 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts...
... 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts...
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... of warm water. Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your...
... of warm water. Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your...
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... more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. 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 Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Gestures for typing. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the Numeric keypad (on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles...
... more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. 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 Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Gestures for typing. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the Numeric keypad (on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles...
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... E-Manual Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your keyboard for numeric input. 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 capital lock function is accessing the internal storage drives. This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is activated. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is...
... E-Manual Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your keyboard for numeric input. 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 capital lock function is accessing the internal storage drives. This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is activated. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is...
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... charged, the battery pack supplies power to your Notebook PC is connected to a power source. This lock should be manually moved to a locked or unlocked position to keep the battery pack secured. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of your Notebook PC. 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. Spring battery lock...
... charged, the battery pack supplies power to your Notebook PC is connected to a power source. This lock should be manually moved to a locked or unlocked position to keep the battery pack secured. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of your Notebook PC. 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. Spring battery lock...
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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. 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 Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC.
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... right-click functions. Press in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the Start screen. Windows®8 keys There are already in combination with the arrow keys on your Notebook PC, illustrated as below : Press this key to go back to the last app you to control multimedia files, such as audios and videos, when played in your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below...
... right-click functions. Press in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the Start screen. Windows®8 keys There are already in combination with the arrow keys on your Notebook PC, illustrated as below : Press this key to go back to the last app you to control multimedia files, such as audios and videos, when played in your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below...
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...;8 functionalities. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. 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 guide you start...
...;8 functionalities. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. 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 guide you start...
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To launch LifeFrame Press . 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. 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.
To launch LifeFrame Press . 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. 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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... software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that you turn on Self Test (POST) is installed as a permanent part of your Notebook PC. We strongly recommend that run when you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings apply to system instability or boot failure. You may result to most conditions of a trained service personnel. Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot...
... software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that you turn on Self Test (POST) is installed as a permanent part of your Notebook PC. We strongly recommend that run when you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings apply to system instability or boot failure. You may result to most conditions of a trained service personnel. Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot...
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... differ by model and territory. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 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. Aptio Setup Utility - BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this...
... differ by model and territory. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 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. Aptio Setup Utility - BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this...
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... 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. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Press and select a device as the Boot Option...
... 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. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Press and select a device as the Boot Option...
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... Administrator rights. If ONLY the user's password is 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. Security This menu allows you to set , then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup. Notebook PC E-Manual 81
... Administrator rights. If ONLY the user's password is 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. Security This menu allows you to set , then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup. Notebook PC E-Manual 81
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... 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. 84 Notebook PC E-Manual USB Interface Security Through the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. To lock the USB interface: 1. Aptio Setup Utility - 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...
... 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. 84 Notebook PC E-Manual USB Interface Security Through the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. To lock the USB interface: 1. Aptio Setup Utility - 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...
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... is only asked for when entering Setup. Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to confirm the password then press . 4. To set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive. 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...
... is only asked for when entering Setup. Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to confirm the password then press . 4. To set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive. 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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... Megatrends, Inc. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. Aptio Setup Utility - 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 a flash disk drive. 3. To update the BIOS: 1. Connect your flash disk drive to your Notebook PC. 4. F1 : General Help...
... Megatrends, Inc. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. Aptio Setup Utility - 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 a flash disk drive. 3. To update the BIOS: 1. Connect your flash disk drive to your Notebook PC. 4. F1 : General Help...
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... 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 Union Eco-label This Notebook PC has been awarded the...
... 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 Union Eco-label This Notebook PC has been awarded the...