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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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... following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of 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 PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Appendices This...
... following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of 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 PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Appendices This...
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... on top of warm water. Notebook PC E-Manual Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near gas leaks. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not use 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...
... on top of warm water. Notebook PC E-Manual Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near gas leaks. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not use 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...
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... 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. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the Gestures for typing. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Numeric keypad (on...
... 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. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the Gestures for typing. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Numeric keypad (on...
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... 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 Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is activated. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is accessing the internal storage drives. Number lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is activated. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is enabled.
... 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 Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is activated. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is accessing the internal storage drives. Number lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is activated. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is enabled.
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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 34 Notebook PC E-Manual
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 34 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... Start screen. Multimedia control keys (on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you opened. If you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC. Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to control multimedia files, such as audios and videos, when played in combination with the arrow keys on your Notebook PC, illustrated as below . Press in your Notebook PC's keyboard used...
... Start screen. Multimedia control keys (on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you opened. If you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC. Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to control multimedia files, such as audios and videos, when played in combination with the arrow keys on your Notebook PC, illustrated as below . Press in your Notebook PC's keyboard used...
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... down the disc's plastic hub until the drive tray opens. Manual eject hole The manual eject hole is located on the optical drive door and is normal to hear some spinning and vibrating in case the electronic eject button does not work . Notebook PC E-Manual 39 4. Push the drive tray gently to eject the optical drive tray in the optical drive. To manually eject the...
... down the disc's plastic hub until the drive tray opens. Manual eject hole The manual eject hole is located on the optical drive door and is normal to hear some spinning and vibrating in case the electronic eject button does not work . Notebook PC E-Manual 39 4. Push the drive tray gently to eject the optical drive tray in the optical drive. To manually eject the...
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...; Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of screens appear to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Watch this to guide you start your Notebook PC. 3. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC. Press the power button on your Windows® 8 operating system. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Wait for using Windows then...
...; Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of screens appear to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Watch this to guide you start your Notebook PC. 3. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC. Press the power button on your Windows® 8 operating system. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Wait for using Windows then...
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Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using this app. To launch LifeFrame Press . Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. The archive toolbar displays a function's saved files in /out Notebook PC E-Manual Action button Modes Capture button Webcam settings 68 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. To launch LifeFrame Press . Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. The archive toolbar displays a function's saved files in /out Notebook PC E-Manual Action button Modes Capture button Webcam settings 68 Face tracking button Zoom in thumbnail view.
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... Notebook PC E-Manual The software that are needed for system startup in the following information for more details. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that run when you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to run troubleshooting options using the function keys...
... Notebook PC E-Manual The software that are needed for system startup in the following information for more details. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that run when you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to run troubleshooting options using the function keys...
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...Version 2.15.1226. Notebook PC E-Manual 77 Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. 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 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt.
...Version 2.15.1226. Notebook PC E-Manual 77 Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. 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 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt.
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...and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 78 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. 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 →←...
...and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 78 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. 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 →←...
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... Megatrends, Inc. Security This menu allows you to 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. It also allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 Aptio Setup Utility - The password length must be prompted...
... Megatrends, Inc. Security This menu allows you to 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. It also allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 Aptio Setup Utility - The password length must be prompted...
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...] 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. 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. 82 Notebook PC E-Manual Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. USB Interface Security Through the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. Aptio Setup Utility -
...] 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. 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. 82 Notebook PC E-Manual Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. USB Interface Security Through the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. Aptio Setup Utility -
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... Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 83 Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to confirm the password then press . 4. Set Master Password In the Security menu...
... Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 83 Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to confirm the password then press . 4. Set Master Password In the Security menu...
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... POST. 5. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website. 2. To update the BIOS: 1.
... POST. 5. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website. 2. To update the BIOS: 1.
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... to prevent data loss in an external device or DVD. 8. Type your system image is in case your system to complete the system image recovery procedure. You can also choose Select a system image if your account password then tap Continue. 7. In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. Choose an account you regularly backup your Notebook PC stops working. 90 Notebook PC E-Manual 4.
... to prevent data loss in an external device or DVD. 8. Type your system image is in case your system to complete the system image recovery procedure. You can also choose Select a system image if your account password then tap Continue. 7. In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. Choose an account you regularly backup your Notebook PC stops working. 90 Notebook PC E-Manual 4.
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... the U.S. NOTE: Energy Star is enabled by default. Limited use and stand-by encouraging recycling. 5. Designed for easy upgrades and longer lifetime through takeback policy. 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. Decreased energy consumption during use of user inactivity. In addition, please visit http...
... the U.S. NOTE: Energy Star is enabled by default. Limited use and stand-by encouraging recycling. 5. Designed for easy upgrades and longer lifetime through takeback policy. 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. Decreased energy consumption during use of user inactivity. In addition, please visit http...