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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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... features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to change the settings 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.
... features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to change the settings 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.
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... electrical fields. 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. Do not place objects on or near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning...
... electrical fields. 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. Do not place objects on or near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning...
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... functions: for typing. Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual. NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. 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 to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. 16 Notebook...
... functions: for typing. Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual. NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. 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 to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. 16 Notebook...
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...This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is activated. This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when the number lock function is enabled. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 activated. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is accessing the internal storage drives.
...This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is activated. This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when the number lock function is enabled. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 activated. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is accessing the internal storage drives.
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... the battery slot. Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook PC is connected to your Notebook PC. When charged, the battery pack supplies power to a power source. Manual battery lock (on selected models) This compartment is used to insert or remove the battery pack. 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. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual This lock should be manually moved to a locked or unlocked position...
... the battery slot. Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook PC is connected to your Notebook PC. When charged, the battery pack supplies power to a power source. Manual battery lock (on selected models) This compartment is used to insert or remove the battery pack. 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. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual This lock should be manually moved to a locked or unlocked position...
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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 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. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity.
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...-click functions. Press in combination with the arrow keys on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you to control multimedia files, such as audios and videos, when played in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the last app you opened. Multimedia control keys (on your Notebook PC, illustrated as below . If you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as...
...-click functions. Press in combination with the arrow keys on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you to control multimedia files, such as audios and videos, when played in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the last app you opened. Multimedia control keys (on your Notebook PC, illustrated as below . If you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as...
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... the first time: 1. From the setup screen, pick a language to use on your Notebook PC. 3. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. Press the power button on your Notebook PC. Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Starting for the first time When you start your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual
... the first time: 1. From the setup screen, pick a language to use on your Notebook PC. 3. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. Press the power button on your Notebook PC. Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Starting for the first time When you start your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual
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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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... change the default BIOS settings except in the following information for system startup in the Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings apply to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC. You may result to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. The Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power...
... change the default BIOS settings except in the following information for system startup in the Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings apply to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC. You may result to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. The Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power...
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...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. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. Aptio Setup Utility - Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. BIOS...
...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. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. Aptio Setup Utility - Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. BIOS...
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... Setup Utility - 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. 2. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual Press...
... Setup Utility - 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. 2. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual Press...
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... Password Set User Password I /O) interface, and USB interface. 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. Security This menu allows you 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...
... Password Set User Password I /O) interface, and USB interface. 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. Security This menu allows you 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...
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... Security. 84 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock then select Lock. Aptio Setup Utility - USB Interface Security Through the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 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. F1...
... Security. 84 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock then select Lock. Aptio Setup Utility - USB Interface Security Through the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 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. F1...
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... set the HDD password: 1. 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. ***Advisable to confirm the password then press . 4. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 Type in a password then...
... set the HDD password: 1. 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. ***Advisable to confirm the password then press . 4. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 Type in a password then...
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... of the downloaded BIOS file to your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. To update the BIOS: 1. Aptio Setup Utility - Connect your Notebook PC. 4. 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...
... of the downloaded BIOS file to your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. To update the BIOS: 1. Aptio Setup Utility - Connect your Notebook PC. 4. 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...
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... environment and health. 4. Limited use 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. Please visit http://www.energy.gov/powermanagement for detail information on power management and its benefits to sleep after 15 and 30 minutes...
... environment and health. 4. Limited use 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. Please visit http://www.energy.gov/powermanagement for detail information on power management and its benefits to sleep after 15 and 30 minutes...