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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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... 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the process of replacing and upgrading parts of...
... 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the process of replacing and upgrading parts of...
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... 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. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not use your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Use a clean...
... 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. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not use your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Use a clean...
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... details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Numeric keypad (on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for numeric input and as pointer direction keys. 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 NOTE: For...
... details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Numeric keypad (on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for numeric input and as pointer direction keys. 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 NOTE: For...
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...lock function is activated. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC 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's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. 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 the number lock function is activated. Number lock indicator (on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 18 Notebook...
...lock function is activated. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC 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's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. 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 the number lock function is activated. Number lock indicator (on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 18 Notebook...
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... paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of your Notebook PC. Hard disk drive compartment (on selected models) This compartment allows you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to insert or remove the battery pack. Spring battery lock (on selected models) The manual battery lock is used to exit the Notebook PC. WARNING! Random-access memory module compartment (on selected models) This compartment is a reserved space for the HDD (hard disk drive) of the...
... paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of your Notebook PC. Hard disk drive compartment (on selected models) This compartment allows you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to insert or remove the battery pack. Spring battery lock (on selected models) The manual battery lock is used to exit the Notebook PC. WARNING! Random-access memory module compartment (on selected models) This compartment is a reserved space for the HDD (hard disk drive) of the...
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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 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
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... models) The multimedia control keys allow you to control multimedia files, such as audios and videos, when played in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the last app you opened. Stop Notebook PC E-Manual Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to simulate the right-click functions. If you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used...
... models) The multimedia control keys allow you to control multimedia files, such as audios and videos, when played in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the last app you opened. Stop Notebook PC E-Manual Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to simulate the right-click functions. If you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used...
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... the first time: 1. Press the power button on your Windows® 8 operating system. Carefully read the License Terms. Tick I accept the terms for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. To start your computer for the first time, a series of 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.
... the first time: 1. Press the power button on your Windows® 8 operating system. Carefully read the License Terms. Tick I accept the terms for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. To start your computer for the first time, a series of 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.
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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. To launch LifeFrame Press . The archive toolbar displays a function's saved files in /out Notebook PC E-Manual Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app.
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. To launch LifeFrame Press . The archive toolbar displays a function's saved files in /out Notebook PC E-Manual Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app.
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... Notebook PC E-Manual We strongly recommend that are needed for more details. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. The default BIOS settings apply to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you change the default BIOS settings except in the following information for system startup in the Notebook...
... Notebook PC E-Manual We strongly recommend that are needed for more details. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. The default BIOS settings apply to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you change the default BIOS settings except in the following information for system startup in the Notebook...
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...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. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility - Notebook PC E-Manual 79 You may differ by model and territory. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS...
...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. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility - Notebook PC E-Manual 79 You may differ by model and territory. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS...
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... 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. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual...
... 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. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual...
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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 input this before entering BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - Notebook PC E-Manual 81 Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2012...
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 input this before entering BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - Notebook PC E-Manual 81 Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2012...
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...can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 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. 84 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 ↑↓...
...can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 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. 84 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 ↑↓...
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... 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. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to set up the user password. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive...
... 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. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to set up the user password. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive...
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... Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . Notebook PC E-Manual 87 Aptio Setup Utility - 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. Connect your flash disk drive to your model...
... Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . Notebook PC E-Manual 87 Aptio Setup Utility - 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. Connect your flash disk drive to your model...
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... automatically set to sleep after 15 and 30 minutes of the U.S. NOTE: Energy Star is enabled by default. 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. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is NOT supported...
... automatically set to sleep after 15 and 30 minutes of the U.S. NOTE: Energy Star is enabled by default. 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. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is NOT supported...