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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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... statements for 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. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to change the settings of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter...
... statements for 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. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to change the settings of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter...
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...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. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Use... and a few drops of your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. 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 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. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Use... and a few drops of your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. 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...
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... keypad (on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for typing. 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 PC E-Manual It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: For...
... keypad (on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for typing. 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 PC E-Manual It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: For...
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Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. 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. Number lock indicator (on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Using capital lock allows you ...
Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. 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. Number lock indicator (on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Using capital lock allows you ...
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... occur. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Hard disk drive compartment (on selected models) The manual battery lock is used to exit the Notebook PC. 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. Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual
... occur. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Hard disk drive compartment (on selected models) The manual battery lock is used to exit the Notebook PC. 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. Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on 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 Activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC.
Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on 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 Activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC.
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... are already in your Notebook PC. Press in combination with the arrow keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as audios and videos, when played in the Start screen, press this key to go back to simulate the right-click functions. Multimedia control keys (on your Notebook PC, illustrated as below : Press this key to the Start screen. Stop Notebook PC E-Manual Skip to previous track or rewind Play...
... are already in your Notebook PC. Press in combination with the arrow keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as audios and videos, when played in the Start screen, press this key to go back to simulate the right-click functions. Multimedia control keys (on your Notebook PC, illustrated as below : Press this key to the Start screen. Stop Notebook PC E-Manual Skip to previous track or rewind Play...
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Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your PC 5. From the setup screen, pick a language to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. Press the power button on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Carefully read the...
Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your PC 5. From the setup screen, pick a language to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. Press the power button on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Carefully read the...
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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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... that are needed for system startup in the following information for more details. The default BIOS settings apply to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that you can access the BIOS settings or...
... that are needed for system startup in the following information for more details. The default BIOS settings apply to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that you can access the BIOS settings or...
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... 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. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. You may differ by model and territory. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults...
... 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. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. You may differ by model and territory. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults...
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..., Inc. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual Aptio Setup Utility - Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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...
..., Inc. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual Aptio Setup Utility - Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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...
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... Password Set User Password I /O) interface, and USB interface. Notebook PC E-Manual 81 Aptio Setup Utility - Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, then this only limits access to set , then this is set up the administrator and user password of 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 81 Aptio Setup Utility - Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, then this only limits access to set , then this is set up the administrator and user password of 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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... access USB Interface Security to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 84 Notebook PC E-Manual Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock or unlock ports and devices. 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. Aptio Setup...
... access USB Interface Security to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 84 Notebook PC E-Manual Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock or unlock ports and devices. 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. Aptio Setup...
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...boot or enter Setup. On the Security screen, select Set Master Password. 2. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Type in a password then press . 3. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to confirm the password then press . 4. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 Aptio Setup Utility - 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...
...boot or enter Setup. On the Security screen, select Set Master Password. 2. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Type in a password then press . 3. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to confirm the password then press . 4. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 Aptio Setup Utility - 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...
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..., Inc. 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 87 Aptio Setup Utility - Connect your flash disk drive to your model from the ASUS website. 2. Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . To update the BIOS: 1.
..., Inc. 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 87 Aptio Setup Utility - Connect your flash disk drive to your model from the ASUS website. 2. Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . To update the BIOS: 1.
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...://www.ecolabel.eu. 126 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: Energy Star is a joint program of user inactivity. Designed for detail information on power management and its benefits to sleep after 15 and 30 minutes of the U.S. Reduced solid waste 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.ecolabel.eu. 126 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: Energy Star is a joint program of user inactivity. Designed for detail information on power management and its benefits to sleep after 15 and 30 minutes of the U.S. Reduced solid waste 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...