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... Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...24 Charge your Notebook PC 24 Lift to open the display panel 26 Press the power button 26 Gestures for the touchpad 27 Using the keyboard 34 Function keys...34 Function keys for ASUS Apps 35 Windows®8 keys...36 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 36 Numeric keypad (on selected models 37 Using the optical drive 38 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 42 Windows® 8 lock screen 42 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...24 Charge your Notebook PC 24 Lift to open the display panel 26 Press the power button 26 Gestures for the touchpad 27 Using the keyboard 34 Function keys...34 Function keys for ASUS Apps 35 Windows®8 keys...36 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 36 Numeric keypad (on selected models 37 Using the optical drive 38 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 42 Windows® 8 lock screen 42 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... Start screen...43 Windows® Apps...43 Hotspots...44 Working with Windows® apps 47 Launching apps...47 Customizing apps...47 Closing apps...48 Accessing the Apps screen 49 Charms bar...51 Snap feature...53 Other keyboard shortcuts 55 Connecting to wireless networks 57 Wi-Fi...57 Bluetooth ...59 Airplane mode...61 Connecting to wired networks 62 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 62 Configuring a static IP network connection 64 Turning your Notebook...
... Start screen...43 Windows® Apps...43 Hotspots...44 Working with Windows® apps 47 Launching apps...47 Customizing apps...47 Closing apps...48 Accessing the Apps screen 49 Charms bar...51 Snap feature...53 Other keyboard shortcuts 55 Connecting to wireless networks 57 Wi-Fi...57 Bluetooth ...59 Airplane mode...61 Connecting to wired networks 62 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 62 Configuring a static IP network connection 64 Turning your Notebook...
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... your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook...
... your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook...
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... such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your...
... such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your...
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... two functions: for typing. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Keyboard The keyboard provides...
... two functions: for typing. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Keyboard The keyboard provides...
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Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off 34 Notebook PC E-Manual Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off Activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC.
Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off 34 Notebook PC E-Manual Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off Activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC.
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Multimedia control keys (on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you opened. 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 Start screen. Stop Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to simulate the right-click functions. Press this key to go back...
Multimedia control keys (on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you opened. 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 Start screen. Stop Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to simulate the right-click functions. Press this key to go back...
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... work . Push the drive tray gently to hear some spinning and vibrating in case the electronic eject button does not work . To manually eject the optical drive tray, insert a straightened paper clip into the manual eject hole until it is used to eject the optical drive tray in the optical drive. Push down the disc's plastic hub until the drive tray opens. Notebook PC E-Manual...
... work . Push the drive tray gently to hear some spinning and vibrating in case the electronic eject button does not work . To manually eject the optical drive tray, insert a straightened paper clip into the manual eject hole until it is used to eject the optical drive tray in the optical drive. Push down the disc's plastic hub until the drive tray opens. Notebook PC E-Manual...
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... for using Windows then click Accept. 4. 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 learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your PC 5. From the setup screen, pick a language to your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating...
... for using Windows then click Accept. 4. 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 learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your PC 5. From the setup screen, pick a language to your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating...
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... launch an app. Notebook PC E-Manual 47 Resizing apps Right-click on the app then drag and drop the app to activate its settings bar then tap or or . Launching apps Position your Notebook PC's touchpad, or keyboard to launch, customize, and close apps from the Start screen using the following steps: Moving apps Double-tap on the app to a new location.
... launch an app. Notebook PC E-Manual 47 Resizing apps Right-click on the app then drag and drop the app to activate its settings bar then tap or or . Launching apps Position your Notebook PC's touchpad, or keyboard to launch, customize, and close apps from the Start screen using the following steps: Moving apps Double-tap on the app to a new location.
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To launch LifeFrame Press . Action button Modes Capture button Webcam settings 68 Face tracking button Zoom in thumbnail view. 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.
To launch LifeFrame Press . Action button Modes Capture button Webcam settings 68 Face tracking button Zoom in thumbnail view. 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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... troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. We strongly recommend that you to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you turn on Self Test (POST) is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that controls...
... troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. We strongly recommend that you to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you turn on Self Test (POST) is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that controls...
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... boot option priorities. 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults...
... boot option priorities. 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults...
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...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 - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 2. Press and select a device...
...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 - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 2. Press and select a device...
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... install a User Password, you to control the access to boot or enter Setup. The password length must be entered to your Notebook PC. Set Administrator Password. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator'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...
... install a User Password, you to control the access to boot or enter Setup. The password length must be entered to your Notebook PC. Set Administrator Password. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator'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...
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.... Aptio Setup Utility - NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock then select Lock. 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. 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. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual Copyright...
.... Aptio Setup Utility - NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock then select Lock. 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. 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. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual Copyright...
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... 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. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set , then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup...
... 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. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set , then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup...
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...BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC. 4. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Connect your flash disk drive...
...BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC. 4. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Connect your flash disk drive...
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... image if your Notebook PC stops working. 88 Notebook PC E-Manual In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. NOTE: We strongly recommend that you would like to complete the system image recovery procedure. Choose an account you regularly backup your system to prevent data loss in case your system image is in an external device or DVD. 8. Select Use the latest...
... image if your Notebook PC stops working. 88 Notebook PC E-Manual In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. NOTE: We strongly recommend that you would like to complete the system image recovery procedure. Choose an account you regularly backup your system to prevent data loss in case your system image is in an external device or DVD. 8. Select Use the latest...
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... press any key on the EU Flower label, please visit the European Union Ecolabel website at http://www.ecolabel.eu. 108 Notebook PC E-Manual 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. For more information on the keyboard. Limited use and stand-by default. ENERGY STAR...
... press any key on the EU Flower label, please visit the European Union Ecolabel website at http://www.ecolabel.eu. 108 Notebook PC E-Manual 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. For more information on the keyboard. Limited use and stand-by default. ENERGY STAR...