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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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... 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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... use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 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 your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to change the settings of using Windows...
... use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 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 your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to change the settings of using Windows...
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... Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not place objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack...
... Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not place objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack...
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... keyboard layout differs by model or territory. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. 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 It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user...
... keyboard layout differs by model or territory. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. 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 It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user...
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...This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is accessing the internal storage drives. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the number 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 activated. Using capital lock allows you to...
...This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is accessing the internal storage drives. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the number 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 activated. Using capital lock allows you to...
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... compartment is used to a power source. Random-access memory module compartment (on selected models) The spring battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in an unlocked position when removing the battery pack. When charged, the battery pack supplies power to exit the Notebook PC. Hard disk drive compartment (on selected models) The manual battery lock is a reserved space for the HDD (hard disk drive) of your Notebook PC. This lock should be held in place once it is connected to keep...
... compartment is used to a power source. Random-access memory module compartment (on selected models) The spring battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in an unlocked position when removing the battery pack. When charged, the battery pack supplies power to exit the Notebook PC. Hard disk drive compartment (on selected models) The manual battery lock is a reserved space for the HDD (hard disk drive) of your Notebook PC. This lock should be held in place once it is connected to keep...
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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 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.
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 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.
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... selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you to control multimedia files, such as below . Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the Start screen. If you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as audios and videos, when played in your Notebook PC, illustrated as below : Press this key to simulate the right-click functions.
... selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you to control multimedia files, such as below . Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the Start screen. If you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as audios and videos, when played in your Notebook PC, illustrated as below : Press this key to simulate the right-click functions.
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... • Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of screens appear to guide you in to use on 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 for the first time: 1. Press the power button on your Notebook PC. 3. To start your computer for the first time, a series of your PC 5. Starting for the...
... • Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of screens appear to guide you in to use on 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 for the first time: 1. Press the power button on your Notebook PC. 3. To start your computer for the first time, a series of your PC 5. Starting for the...
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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. To launch LifeFrame Press . 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
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. To launch LifeFrame Press . 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
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... you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC. You may result to most conditions of the Notebook PC's architecture. The default BIOS settings apply to system instability or boot failure. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of a trained service personnel. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that are needed...
... you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC. You may result to most conditions of the Notebook PC's architecture. The default BIOS settings apply to system instability or boot failure. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of a trained service personnel. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that are needed...
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... The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your 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...
... The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your 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...
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... Notebook PC E-Manual Press 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. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Aptio Setup Utility - 2.
... Notebook PC E-Manual Press 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. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Aptio Setup Utility - 2.
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...'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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 81 Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, then this before entering BIOS. The password length must be prompted to input this only limits access...
...'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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 81 Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, then this before entering BIOS. The password length must be prompted to input this only limits access...
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Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock then select Lock. USB Interface Security Through the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. 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. To lock the USB interface: 1. Select ...
Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock then select Lock. USB Interface Security Through the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. 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. To lock the USB interface: 1. Select ...
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... Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up the user password. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - To set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive. If ONLY the user'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. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to set the HDD password: 1. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10...
... Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up the user password. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - To set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive. If ONLY the user'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. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to set the HDD password: 1. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10...
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... model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC. 4. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. 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 from the ASUS...
... model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC. 4. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. 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 from the ASUS...
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... to complete the system image recovery procedure. 4. In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. Choose an account you regularly backup 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 account password then tap Continue. 7. Type your Notebook PC stops working. 92 Notebook PC E-Manual
... to complete the system image recovery procedure. 4. In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. Choose an account you regularly backup 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 account password then tap Continue. 7. Type your Notebook PC stops working. 92 Notebook PC E-Manual
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..., and the power management feature is a joint program of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment 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 of natural resources by encouraging recycling. 5. Department of the U.S. Limited use of user inactivity...
..., and the power management feature is a joint program of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment 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 of natural resources by encouraging recycling. 5. Department of the U.S. Limited use of user inactivity...