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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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... 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of using Windows® 8 in 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 your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to use POST to use the different parts...
... 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of using Windows® 8 in 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 your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to use POST to use the different parts...
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... your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC. Do not use strong ...Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not use your Notebook PC near your Notebook...
... your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC. Do not use strong ...Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not use your Notebook PC near your Notebook...
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... mouse. It also enables you to the Numeric keypad (on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for typing. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for numeric input and as pointer direction keys. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access...
... mouse. It also enables you to the Numeric keypad (on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for typing. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for numeric input and as pointer direction keys. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access...
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... E-Manual 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. Capital 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 capital 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 up when the number lock function is...
... E-Manual 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. Capital 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 capital 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 up when the number lock function is...
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... charged, the battery pack supplies power to exit the 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. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to your Notebook PC. This lock should be manually moved to a locked or unlocked position to increase the memory capacity of your Notebook...
... charged, the battery pack supplies power to exit the 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. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to your Notebook PC. This lock should be manually moved to a locked or unlocked position to increase the memory capacity of your Notebook...
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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 Notebook PC E-Manual 39 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 Notebook PC E-Manual 39 Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC.
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... as audios and videos, when played in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the Start screen. Windows®8 keys There are already in your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Press this key to go back to control multimedia files, such as below. Stop Notebook PC E-Manual Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to simulate the right-click functions.
... as audios and videos, when played in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the Start screen. Windows®8 keys There are already in your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Press this key to go back to control multimedia files, such as below. Stop Notebook PC E-Manual Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to simulate the right-click functions.
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... Windows® 8 operating system. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when 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. From the setup screen, pick a language to your PC 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings...
... Windows® 8 operating system. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when 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. From the setup screen, pick a language to your PC 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings...
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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. To launch LifeFrame Press . 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.
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. To launch LifeFrame Press . 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.
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... part of a trained service personnel. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of the Notebook PC's architecture. We strongly recommend that controls the POST is a series of your Notebook PC. You may result to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed...
... part of a trained service personnel. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of the Notebook PC's architecture. We strongly recommend that controls the POST is a series of your Notebook PC. You may result to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed...
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... Setup Utility - On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. You may differ by model and territory. BIOS Settings...
... Setup Utility - On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. You may differ by model and territory. BIOS Settings...
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.... 80 Notebook PC E-Manual Press and select a device as the 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 Boot Option #1 [WWiinnddoowwss BBoooott MMaannaaggeerr] Disabled Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10...
.... 80 Notebook PC E-Manual Press and select a device as the 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 Boot Option #1 [WWiinnddoowwss BBoooott MMaannaaggeerr] Disabled Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10...
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Set Administrator Password. Notebook PC E-Manual 81 Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. If ONLY the user's password is set, then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. It also 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. Main Advanced...
Set Administrator Password. Notebook PC E-Manual 81 Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. If ONLY the user's password is set, then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. It also 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. Main Advanced...
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...: Setting the USB Interface to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 84 Notebook PC E-Manual F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to lock then select Lock. 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 →...
...: Setting the USB Interface to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 84 Notebook PC E-Manual F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to lock then select Lock. 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 →...
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... screen, select Set Master Password. 2. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 To set up a password-enabled access to confirm the password then press . 4. Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up the user password. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Type in a password then press . 3. Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to boot or enter Setup...
... screen, select Set Master Password. 2. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 To set up a password-enabled access to confirm the password then press . 4. Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up the user password. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Type in a password then press . 3. Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to boot or enter Setup...
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Connect your flash disk drive to your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 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. Main AdvaAnpcteido SeBtouopt UtiSleictuyri-tyCopySraivgeht& (ECx)it2011 American Megatrends, ...
Connect your flash disk drive to your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 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. Main AdvaAnpcteido SeBtouopt UtiSleictuyri-tyCopySraivgeht& (ECx)it2011 American Megatrends, ...
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... key on the ENERGY STAR joint program. Limited use of toxic heavy metals. 3. The monitor and computer are automatically set to the environment. 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. Decreased energy consumption during use...
... key on the ENERGY STAR joint program. Limited use of toxic heavy metals. 3. The monitor and computer are automatically set to the environment. 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. Decreased energy consumption during use...