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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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.... Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides 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 process of replacing and upgrading parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual
.... Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides 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 process of replacing and upgrading parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual
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... your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not expose your Notebook PC ...Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use your Notebook PC. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using...
... your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not expose your Notebook PC ...Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use your Notebook PC. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using...
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... and as pointer direction keys. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. It also enables you to the Gestures for typing. Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual. NOTE: For more details, refer to use of a regular mouse.
... and as pointer direction keys. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. It also enables you to the Gestures for typing. Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual. NOTE: For more details, refer to use of a regular mouse.
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...Number lock indicator (on your Notebook PC is enabled. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your keyboard for numeric input. 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 Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is accessing the internal storage drives. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Bluetooth / Wireless...
...Number lock indicator (on your Notebook PC is enabled. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your keyboard for numeric input. 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 Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is accessing the internal storage drives. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Bluetooth / Wireless...
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... insert or remove the battery pack. This lock should be held in place once it is inserted into the battery slot. Hard disk drive compartment (on selected models) This compartment allows you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to increase the memory capacity of your Notebook PC. This lock should be manually moved to a locked or unlocked position to exit the Notebook PC. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other...
... insert or remove the battery pack. This lock should be held in place once it is inserted into the battery slot. Hard disk drive compartment (on selected models) This compartment allows you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to increase the memory capacity of your Notebook PC. This lock should be manually moved to a locked or unlocked position to exit the Notebook PC. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other...
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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 are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC, illustrated as below : Press this key to go back to the last app you opened. Multimedia control keys (on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below . If you to control multimedia files, such as audios and videos, when played in your Notebook PC. Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen...
... selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC, illustrated as below : Press this key to go back to the last app you opened. Multimedia control keys (on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below . If you to control multimedia files, such as audios and videos, when played in your Notebook PC. Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen...
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... key on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of your Windows® 8 operating system. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC. Press the power button on your PC 5. Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Starting...
... key on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of your Windows® 8 operating system. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC. Press the power button on your PC 5. Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Starting...
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To launch LifeFrame Press . Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. The archive toolbar displays a function's saved files in /out Notebook PC E-Manual 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 . Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. The archive toolbar displays a function's saved files in /out Notebook PC E-Manual 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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... troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of the Notebook PC's architecture. Using POST to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you turn on Self Test (POST) is installed as a permanent part of a trained service personnel. The software that requires further BIOS settings or updates...
... troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of the Notebook PC's architecture. Using POST to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you turn on Self Test (POST) is installed as a permanent part of a trained service personnel. The software that requires further BIOS settings or updates...
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... your boot option priorities. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. 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...
... your boot option priorities. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. 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...
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... select a device as the Boot Option #1. 2. 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save...
... select a device as the Boot Option #1. 2. 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save...
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... USB interface. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Set Administrator Password. Notebook PC E-Manual 81 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. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. In Setup...
... USB interface. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Set Administrator Password. Notebook PC E-Manual 81 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. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. In Setup...
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...1. 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. 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...
...1. 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. 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...
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... menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive. 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. If ONLY the user's password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is set the HDD password...
... menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive. 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. If ONLY the user's password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is set the HDD password...
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Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - Notebook PC E-Manual 87 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American ...
Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - Notebook PC E-Manual 87 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American ...
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... mouse or press any key on the EU Flower label, please visit the European Union Ecolabel website at http://www.ecolabel.eu. 126 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: Energy Star is NOT supported on the ENERGY STAR joint program. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Reduced solid waste through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory...
... mouse or press any key on the EU Flower label, please visit the European Union Ecolabel website at http://www.ecolabel.eu. 126 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: Energy Star is NOT supported on the ENERGY STAR joint program. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Reduced solid waste through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory...