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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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... This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of...
... This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of...
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.... Do not expose your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Remove any extra moisture from...
.... Do not expose your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Remove any extra moisture from...
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.... Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to use of a regular mouse. It also enables you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: For more details, refer to the Numeric keypad (on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for typing. Keyboard...
.... Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to use of a regular mouse. It also enables you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: For more details, refer to the Numeric keypad (on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for typing. Keyboard...
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... (such as A, B, C) using your keyboard for numeric input. This allows you to use some of the keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Number 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 number lock function is activated.
... (such as A, B, C) using your keyboard for numeric input. This allows you to use some of the keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Number 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 number lock function is activated.
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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 34 Notebook PC E-Manual Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on 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 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 34 Notebook PC E-Manual Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity.
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.... Multimedia control keys (on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Press this key to go back to the last app you to the Start screen. Stop Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to simulate the right-click functions. If you are two special Windows® keys on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you opened. Press this key to next...
.... Multimedia control keys (on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Press this key to go back to the last app you to the Start screen. Stop Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to simulate the right-click functions. If you are two special Windows® keys on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you opened. Press this key to next...
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... is used to close the optical drive. Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work . 4. NOTE: While data is being read, it snaps onto the optical drive hub. 5. Push the drive tray gently to eject the optical drive tray in the optical drive. WARNING! Notebook PC E-Manual 39 Push down the disc's plastic hub until the drive tray opens.
... is used to close the optical drive. Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work . 4. NOTE: While data is being read, it snaps onto the optical drive hub. 5. Push the drive tray gently to eject the optical drive tray in the optical drive. WARNING! Notebook PC E-Manual 39 Push down the disc's plastic hub until the drive tray opens.
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...'s keyboard. 42 Notebook PC E-Manual To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on 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 your PC 5. Starting for the first time When you in to use on your Notebook PC enters the Windows...
...'s keyboard. 42 Notebook PC E-Manual To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on 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 your PC 5. Starting for the first time When you in to use on your Notebook PC enters the Windows...
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The archive toolbar displays a function's saved files in /out Notebook PC E-Manual To launch LifeFrame Press . Action button Modes Capture button Webcam settings 68 Face tracking button Zoom in thumbnail view. 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.
The archive toolbar displays a function's saved files in /out Notebook PC E-Manual To launch LifeFrame Press . Action button Modes Capture button Webcam settings 68 Face tracking button Zoom in thumbnail view. 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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... for system startup in the Notebook PC. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. You may result to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings apply to the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during POST. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that you turn on...
... for system startup in the Notebook PC. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. You may result to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings apply to the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during POST. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that you turn on...
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...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. Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. Notebook PC E-Manual 77 Aptio Setup Utility - BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10...
...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. Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. Notebook PC E-Manual 77 Aptio Setup Utility - BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10...
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... and select a device as the 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 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. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - F1...
... and select a device as the 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 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. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - F1...
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... to set , then this is only asked for when entering Setup. 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 Opt. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering your Notebook PC's operating...
... to set , then this is only asked for when entering Setup. 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 Opt. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering your Notebook PC's operating...
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... under USB Interface Security. 82 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 - Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. To lock the USB interface: 1. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock then select Lock. USB Interface...
... under USB Interface Security. 82 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 - Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. To lock the USB interface: 1. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock then select Lock. USB Interface...
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... Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, select Set Master Password. 2. 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. Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use...
... Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, select Set Master Password. 2. 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. Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use...
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Restart your Notebook PC. 4. From the 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. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : ...
Restart your Notebook PC. 4. From the 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. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : ...
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In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. Type 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 Notebook PC stops working. 90 Notebook PC E-Manual Follow the succeeding steps to recover using a system image file. 6. NOTE: We strongly recommend that you would like to...
In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. Type 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 Notebook PC stops working. 90 Notebook PC E-Manual Follow the succeeding steps to recover using a system image file. 6. NOTE: We strongly recommend that you would like to...
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... for detail information on power management and its benefits to the environment. For more information on the keyboard. Limited use and stand-by default. Please visit http://www.energy.gov/powermanagement 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. Limited use of Energy helping...
... for detail information on power management and its benefits to the environment. For more information on the keyboard. Limited use and stand-by default. Please visit http://www.energy.gov/powermanagement 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. Limited use of Energy helping...