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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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... 3: Working with your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook...
... 3: Working with your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook...
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... liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of 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. Notebook PC E-Manual
... liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of 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. Notebook PC E-Manual
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... intuitive user experience. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. 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 the touchpad section in this manual. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual...
... intuitive user experience. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. 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 the touchpad section in this manual. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual...
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...This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. This allows you to use some of the keys on your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Number lock indicator This indicator lights up...
...This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. This allows you to use some of the keys on your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Number lock indicator This indicator lights up...
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Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off 34 Notebook PC E-Manual Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or 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 your Notebook PC. Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity.
Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off 34 Notebook PC E-Manual Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or 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 your Notebook PC. Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity.
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... Windows® keys on your Notebook PC, illustrated as below : Press this key to go back to simulate the right-click functions. If you opened. Press this key to the Start screen. 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's keyboard used...
... Windows® keys on your Notebook PC, illustrated as below : Press this key to go back to simulate the right-click functions. If you opened. Press this key to the Start screen. 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's keyboard used...
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... the manual eject hole until it is used to eject the optical drive tray in the optical drive. Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work . Notebook PC E-Manual 39 NOTE: While data is being read, it snaps onto the optical drive hub. 5. Push down the disc's plastic hub until the drive tray opens. WARNING! Push the drive tray...
... the manual eject hole until it is used to eject the optical drive tray in the optical drive. Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work . Notebook PC E-Manual 39 NOTE: While data is being read, it snaps onto the optical drive hub. 5. Push down the disc's plastic hub until the drive tray opens. WARNING! Push the drive tray...
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... the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 42 Notebook PC E-Manual To start your computer for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Carefully read the License Terms. Tick I accept the terms for the first time, a series of your Windows® 8 operating system. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings...
... the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 42 Notebook PC E-Manual To start your computer for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Carefully read the License Terms. Tick I accept the terms for the first time, a series of your Windows® 8 operating system. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings...
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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 68 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 68 Face tracking button Zoom in thumbnail view. The archive toolbar displays a function's saved files in /out Notebook PC E-Manual
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... run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that you turn on Self Test (POST) is installed as a permanent part of a trained service personnel. You may result to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you can access the BIOS settings or run when you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. Do not change the BIOS settings only with...
... run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that you turn on Self Test (POST) is installed as a permanent part of a trained service personnel. You may result to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you can access the BIOS settings or run when you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. Do not change the BIOS settings only with...
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... and territory. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 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 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2012...
... and territory. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 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 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2012...
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2. 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. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit ...
2. 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. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit ...
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...NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I /O) interface, and USB interface. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 Aptio Setup Utility - Security This menu 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. The password length...
...NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I /O) interface, and USB interface. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 Aptio Setup Utility - Security This menu 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. The password length...
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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. 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. 82 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to 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 →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. 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. 82 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock ...
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... the user's password is set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive. On the Security screen, select Set Master Password. 2. Type in a password then press . 3. 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. Set HDD Master Password...
... the user's password is set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive. On the Security screen, select Set Master Password. 2. Type in a password then press . 3. 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. Set HDD Master Password...
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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. Restart your Notebook PC. 4. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit...
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. Restart your Notebook PC. 4. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit...
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.... 7. Type your system image is in case your Notebook PC stops working. 90 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: We strongly recommend that you would like to recover using a system image file. 6. 4. Choose an account you regularly backup your system to complete the system image recovery procedure. Follow the succeeding steps to prevent data loss in an external device or DVD. 8. In the Advanced options screen...
.... 7. Type your system image is in case your Notebook PC stops working. 90 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: We strongly recommend that you would like to recover using a system image file. 6. 4. Choose an account you regularly backup your system to complete the system image recovery procedure. Follow the succeeding steps to prevent data loss in an external device or DVD. 8. In the Advanced options screen...
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... drive or DVD drive. 6. Limited use and stand-by modes. 2. Reduced solid waste through takeback policy. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. ENERGY STAR complied product ENERGY STAR is enabled by default. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is a joint program of user inactivity. The monitor and computer are automatically set...
... drive or DVD drive. 6. Limited use and stand-by modes. 2. Reduced solid waste through takeback policy. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. ENERGY STAR complied product ENERGY STAR is enabled by default. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is a joint program of user inactivity. The monitor and computer are automatically set...