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... Customizing apps on the Start Screen 12 Accessing All Apps 13 Charm bar...15 Inside the Charm bar 16 Snap feature...17 Wi-Fi connection 18 Disabling Airplane mode 18 Enabling Wi-Fi 18 Function keys...20 Function keys for ASUS Apps 21 Featured ASUS Apps 22 LifeFrame...22 Power4Gear Hybrid 24 USB Charger 26 Instant On...28 Remove everything and reinstall Windows 29 Shutting down...
... Customizing apps on the Start Screen 12 Accessing All Apps 13 Charm bar...15 Inside the Charm bar 16 Snap feature...17 Wi-Fi connection 18 Disabling Airplane mode 18 Enabling Wi-Fi 18 Function keys...20 Function keys for ASUS Apps 21 Featured ASUS Apps 22 LifeFrame...22 Power4Gear Hybrid 24 USB Charger 26 Instant On...28 Remove everything and reinstall Windows 29 Shutting down...
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... Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your user account. NOTE: Some apps require signing in to your Microsoft account before they are fully launched. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 9 8/13/12 2:47:55 PM Each of them represent a specific function that you can use while working on your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in/out button...
... Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your user account. NOTE: Some apps require signing in to your Microsoft account before they are fully launched. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 9 8/13/12 2:47:55 PM Each of them represent a specific function that you can use while working on your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in/out button...
User Guide for English Edition
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...the launched app's screen, press alt + f4. Launching apps Position your apps. Closing apps 1. Press enter to activate its settings then click on the app then drag to a new location. To unpin an app from the Start screen using the following actions:...Start screen, right-click on the app to activate its settings then click on the top side of the screen to close it . Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch and customize your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to launch it . Press tab twice then use the arrow keys...
...the launched app's screen, press alt + f4. Launching apps Position your apps. Closing apps 1. Press enter to activate its settings then click on the app then drag to a new location. To unpin an app from the Start screen using the following actions:...Start screen, right-click on the app to activate its settings then click on the top side of the screen to close it . Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch and customize your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to launch it . Press tab twice then use the arrow keys...
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... the Touchpad app for you to your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: fn + f1 fn + f2 puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode turns Airplane mode on selected models) increases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a keyboard backlight fn + f5 decreases display brightness fn + f6 increases display brightness fn + f7 turns the display panel off fn + f8 activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second screen is connected to enable or disable...
... the Touchpad app for you to your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: fn + f1 fn + f2 puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode turns Airplane mode on selected models) increases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a keyboard backlight fn + f5 decreases display brightness fn + f6 increases display brightness fn + f7 turns the display panel off fn + f8 activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second screen is connected to enable or disable...
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... on the USB Charger+ icon on selected models). Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you set the charge limit when your ASUS Notebook PC is on battery power. This also allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your Notebook PC is running on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to charge devices while your USB 3.0 charge port with the...
... on the USB Charger+ icon on selected models). Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you set the charge limit when your ASUS Notebook PC is on battery power. This also allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your Notebook PC is running on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to charge devices while your USB 3.0 charge port with the...
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... 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started 24 Install the battery pack 24 Charge your Notebook PC 25 Lift to open the display panel 26 Press the power button 26 The Power-on Self Test (POST 27 BIOS ...27 Accessing BIOS 27 BIOS Settings...28 Gestures for the touchpad 35 Moving the pointer 35 One-finger gestures 36 Two-finger gestures 38 Three-finger gestures 39 Using the keyboard 40 Function keys 40 Notebook PC E-Manual
... 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started 24 Install the battery pack 24 Charge your Notebook PC 25 Lift to open the display panel 26 Press the power button 26 The Power-on Self Test (POST 27 BIOS ...27 Accessing BIOS 27 BIOS Settings...28 Gestures for the touchpad 35 Moving the pointer 35 One-finger gestures 36 Two-finger gestures 38 Three-finger gestures 39 Using the keyboard 40 Function keys 40 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... Working with Metro Style apps 50 Launching apps 50 Customizing apps 50 Closing apps...51 Accessing the Apps screen 52 Charm bar...54 Snap feature...56 Other keyboard shortcuts 58 Wi-Fi connection 59 Enabling Wi-Fi 59 Bluetooth connection 61 Pairing with other Bluetooth-enabled devices 61 Airplane mode 63 Turning Airplane mode on 63 Turning Airplane mode off 63 Remove everything and reinstall Windows 64 Turning your Notebook...
... Working with Metro Style apps 50 Launching apps 50 Customizing apps 50 Closing apps...51 Accessing the Apps screen 52 Charm bar...54 Snap feature...56 Other keyboard shortcuts 58 Wi-Fi connection 59 Enabling Wi-Fi 59 Bluetooth connection 61 Pairing with other Bluetooth-enabled devices 61 Airplane mode 63 Turning Airplane mode on 63 Turning Airplane mode off 63 Remove everything and reinstall Windows 64 Turning your Notebook...
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... not place objects on or near your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Notebook PC E-Manual Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC near gas leaks.
... not place objects on or near your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Notebook PC E-Manual Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC near gas leaks.
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... hardware status of a regular mouse. Power Indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in this manual. It also enables you to use of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. It also simulates the functions of your Notebook PC. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Keyboard The keyboard...
... hardware status of a regular mouse. Power Indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in this manual. It also enables you to use of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. It also simulates the functions of your Notebook PC. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Keyboard The keyboard...
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Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when the number lock function is accessing the internal storage drives. This 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 (on your Notebook PC is activated. Using capital lock allows you to the table below for details: Color Solid Green Solid...
Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when the number lock function is accessing the internal storage drives. This 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 (on your Notebook PC is activated. Using capital lock allows you to the table below for details: Color Solid Green Solid...
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... Setup and is a power on password and must be prompted to boot or enter Setup. Notebook PC E-Manual 29 NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be entered to input this before entering your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED User Enabled →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Set Setup Administrator Password. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults...
... Setup and is a power on password and must be prompted to boot or enter Setup. Notebook PC E-Manual 29 NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be entered to input this before entering your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED User Enabled →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Set Setup Administrator Password. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults...
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..., LAN controller will be disabled. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Select LOCKED. 30 Notebook PC E-Manual On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User Password. 2. I /O Interface Security to lock then press . 3. LAN and Network Interface [UNLOCKED] Wireless Network Interface [UNLOCKED] HD AUDIO Interface [UNLOCKED] SATA ODD Interface [UNLOCKED] USB Interface Security LAN Network Interface UNLOCKED LOCKED →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change...
..., LAN controller will be disabled. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Select LOCKED. 30 Notebook PC E-Manual On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User Password. 2. I /O Interface Security to lock then press . 3. LAN and Network Interface [UNLOCKED] Wireless Network Interface [UNLOCKED] HD AUDIO Interface [UNLOCKED] SATA ODD Interface [UNLOCKED] USB Interface Security LAN Network Interface UNLOCKED LOCKED →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change...
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..., select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to LOCKED also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. Notebook PC E-Manual 31 NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock then select LOCKED. Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UNLOCKED] If LOCKED, all USB devices will be disabled External Ports Bluetooth CMOS Camera Card Reader [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] UNLOCKED USB [IUnNtLeOrCfKaEcDe] LOCKED →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2012...
..., select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to LOCKED also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. Notebook PC E-Manual 31 NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock then select LOCKED. Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UNLOCKED] If LOCKED, all USB devices will be disabled External Ports Bluetooth CMOS Camera Card Reader [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] UNLOCKED USB [IUnNtLeOrCfKaEcDe] LOCKED →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2012...
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... limits access to confirm the password then press . 4. Set Setup Administrator Password. On the Security screen, select Set Master Password. 2. Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up the user password. 32 Notebook PC E-Manual AAppttiioo SSeettuupp UUttiilliittyy -- Administrator Password Status User Password Status Administrator Password User Password HDD User Pwd Status : NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state User Enabled →...
... limits access to confirm the password then press . 4. Set Setup Administrator Password. On the Security screen, select Set Master Password. 2. Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up the user password. 32 Notebook PC E-Manual AAppttiioo SSeettuupp UUttiilliittyy -- Administrator Password Status User Password Status Administrator Password User Password HDD User Pwd Status : NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state User Enabled →...
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To update the BIOS: 1. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 33 Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your model from filesystem device →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Connect your flash disk drive to the Notebook PC and turn on your configuration settings, select Save Changes and Exit before exiting the BIOS. Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Windows Boot Manager (PO: Hitachi...
To update the BIOS: 1. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 33 Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your model from filesystem device →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Connect your flash disk drive to the Notebook PC and turn on your configuration settings, select Save Changes and Exit before exiting the BIOS. Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Windows Boot Manager (PO: Hitachi...
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Enables or disables the touchpad 40 Notebook PC E-Manual Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. (on selected models) Decreases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a backlit keyboard (on your Notebook PC. Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on selected models) Increases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a backlit keyboard Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off Activates the second screen NOTE: ...
Enables or disables the touchpad 40 Notebook PC E-Manual Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. (on selected models) Decreases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a backlit keyboard (on your Notebook PC. Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on selected models) Increases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a backlit keyboard Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off Activates the second screen NOTE: ...
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... special Windows® keys on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Function keys for ASUS Apps Your Notebook PC also comes with a special set of function keys that can be used as below: Press this key to go back to the Metro Start screen. If you opened. Turns the speaker on your Notebook PC's keyboard used to switch between these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode, Theater Mode, Soft Mode...
... special Windows® keys on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Function keys for ASUS Apps Your Notebook PC also comes with a special set of function keys that can be used as below: Press this key to go back to the Metro Start screen. If you opened. Turns the speaker on your Notebook PC's keyboard used to switch between these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode, Theater Mode, Soft Mode...
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..., tap on the lock screen or press any 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 to use on your Notebook PC. The Metro Start screen appears after successfully signing in to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. 6. Once you...
..., tap on the lock screen or press any 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 to use on your Notebook PC. The Metro Start screen appears after successfully signing in to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. 6. Once you...
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... built-in camera is not working properly. IMPORTANT! Try reinstalling the webcam driver. Solutions Update the BIOS to the latest version then try updating the BIOS to its factory settings. • If the problem still exists, contact your local ASUS Service Center for assistance. 82 Notebook PC E-Manual If the problem still exists, contact your local service center for assistance. • Remove upgraded parts such as RAM cards, the hard disk drive (HDD), or WLAN/ Bluetooth modules if...
... built-in camera is not working properly. IMPORTANT! Try reinstalling the webcam driver. Solutions Update the BIOS to the latest version then try updating the BIOS to its factory settings. • If the problem still exists, contact your local ASUS Service Center for assistance. 82 Notebook PC E-Manual If the problem still exists, contact your local service center for assistance. • Remove upgraded parts such as RAM cards, the hard disk drive (HDD), or WLAN/ Bluetooth modules if...
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... all your data to another location before restoring your Notebook PC is working. Notebook PC E-Manual 83 My Notebook PC displays an "Open policy file error" message when I solve this? Download the latest Power4Gear utility from the ASUS website and reinstall it on . IMPORTANT! Contact your system to the power adapter but does not load the BIOS or the operating system, the problem might be in the Notebook PC's hard disk drive.
... all your data to another location before restoring your Notebook PC is working. Notebook PC E-Manual 83 My Notebook PC displays an "Open policy file error" message when I solve this? Download the latest Power4Gear utility from the ASUS website and reinstall it on . IMPORTANT! Contact your system to the power adapter but does not load the BIOS or the operating system, the problem might be in the Notebook PC's hard disk drive.