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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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... 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC. Chapter 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. About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software...
... 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC. Chapter 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. About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software...
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... objects on or near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use your Notebook PC near 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 dusty environments. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or...
... objects on or near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use your Notebook PC near 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 dusty environments. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or...
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Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual. It also enables you to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for typing. NOTE: For more details, refer...
Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual. It also enables you to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for typing. NOTE: For more details, refer...
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... lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Number lock indicator (on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Bluetooth / Wireless 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 the number lock function is activated. 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...
... lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Number lock indicator (on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Bluetooth / Wireless 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 the number lock function is activated. 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...
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... the memory capacity of your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Hard disk drive compartment (on selected models) The manual battery lock is used to a power source. Manual battery lock (on selected models) This compartment is a reserved space for the HDD (hard disk drive) of the air vents or else overheating may occur. Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook PC is connected to keep the battery pack secured. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables...
... the memory capacity of your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Hard disk drive compartment (on selected models) The manual battery lock is used to a power source. Manual battery lock (on selected models) This compartment is a reserved space for the HDD (hard disk drive) of the air vents or else overheating may occur. Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook PC is connected to keep the battery pack secured. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables...
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Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off Notebook PC E-Manual 39 Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. 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.
Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off Notebook PC E-Manual 39 Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. 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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... your Notebook PC. Multimedia control keys (on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you opened. Stop Notebook PC E-Manual Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to simulate the right-click functions. Press this key to next track or fast forward 41 If you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below : Press this key to go...
... your Notebook PC. Multimedia control keys (on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you opened. Stop Notebook PC E-Manual Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to simulate the right-click functions. Press this key to next track or fast forward 41 If you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below : Press this key to go...
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... • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Windows® 8 operating system. To start your computer for the first time: 1. From the setup screen, pick a language to use on your Notebook PC for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you in to your...
... • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Windows® 8 operating system. To start your computer for the first time: 1. From the setup screen, pick a language to use on your Notebook PC for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you in to your...
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To launch LifeFrame Press . Action button Modes Capture button Webcam settings 72 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 72 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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... can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that you turn on Self Test (POST) is installed as a permanent part of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that controls the POST is a series of the Notebook PC's architecture. We strongly recommend that are needed for...
... can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that you turn on Self Test (POST) is installed as a permanent part of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that controls the POST is a series of the Notebook PC's architecture. We strongly recommend that are needed for...
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... Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Aptio Setup Utility - 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. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS...
... Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Aptio Setup Utility - 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. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS...
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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. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American ...
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. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American ...
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... access to your Notebook PC. In Setup, the User will be entered to boot or enter Setup. 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. Aptio Setup Utility - If ONLY the user's password is set, then this before entering your Notebook PC's operating...
... access to your Notebook PC. In Setup, the User will be entered to boot or enter Setup. 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. Aptio Setup Utility - If ONLY the user's password is set, then this before entering your Notebook PC's operating...
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... 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 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 then select Lock. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface...
... 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 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 then select Lock. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface...
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...a power on password and must be entered to set , then this only limits access to your hard disk drive. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized 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...
...a power on password and must be entered to set , then this only limits access to your hard disk drive. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized 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...
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To update the BIOS: 1. 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 Notebook PC. 4. Aptio Setup Utility - Main AdvaAnpcteido SeBtouopt UtiSleictuyri-tyCopySraivgeht& (ECx)it2011 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10...
To update the BIOS: 1. 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 Notebook PC. 4. Aptio Setup Utility - Main AdvaAnpcteido SeBtouopt UtiSleictuyri-tyCopySraivgeht& (ECx)it2011 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10...
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... 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 enabled by modes. 2. Limited use and stand-by default. In addition, please visit http://www.energystar.gov 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. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is enabled by modes. 2. Limited use and stand-by default. In addition, please visit http://www.energystar.gov for easy upgrades and longer lifetime...