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... Side...20 Front Side...20 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...22 Charge your Notebook PC 22 Lift to open the display panel 24 Press the power button 24 Gestures for the touch screen (on selected models) and touchpad.......25 Using the touch screen 25 Using the touchpad...27 Using the keyboard 34 Function keys...34 Function keys for ASUS Apps 35 Windows®8 keys...36 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 38 Windows® 8 lock screen 38 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Side...20 Front Side...20 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...22 Charge your Notebook PC 22 Lift to open the display panel 24 Press the power button 24 Gestures for the touch screen (on selected models) and touchpad.......25 Using the touch screen 25 Using the touchpad...27 Using the keyboard 34 Function keys...34 Function keys for ASUS Apps 35 Windows®8 keys...36 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 38 Windows® 8 lock screen 38 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 61 Configuring a static IP network connection 63 Turning your Notebook PC off 64 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 64 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 66 LifeFrame...66 Power4Gear Hybrid...68 Instant On...70 USB Charger+...71 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 74 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 74 BIOS...74 Accessing BIOS...74 BIOS Settings...75 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 61 Configuring a static IP network connection 63 Turning your Notebook PC off 64 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 64 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 66 LifeFrame...66 Power4Gear Hybrid...68 Instant On...70 USB Charger+...71 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 74 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 74 BIOS...74 Accessing BIOS...74 BIOS Settings...75 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Troubleshoot...85 Refresh your PC...85 Reset your PC...86 Advanced options...87 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 90 Hardware FAQs...91 Software FAQs...94 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 98 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 100 Internal Modem Compliancy 100 Overview...101 Network...relative à l'exposition aux ondes radio .... 107 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 108 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 108 UL Safety Notices...110 Power Safety Requirement 111 TV Notices...111 REACH...111 Macrovision Corporation...
Troubleshoot...85 Refresh your PC...85 Reset your PC...86 Advanced options...87 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 90 Hardware FAQs...91 Software FAQs...94 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 98 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 100 Internal Modem Compliancy 100 Overview...101 Network...relative à l'exposition aux ondes radio .... 107 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 108 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 108 UL Safety Notices...110 Power Safety Requirement 111 TV Notices...111 REACH...111 Macrovision Corporation...
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... and fixing common issues with your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of your Notebook PC. Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you how to change the settings of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating...
... and fixing common issues with your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of your Notebook PC. Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you how to change the settings of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating...
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Camera The built-in sleep mode. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is enabled. You can also use the power button to put your Notebook PC to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in camera allows you to sleep or hibernate mode and wake...
Camera The built-in sleep mode. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is enabled. You can also use the power button to put your Notebook PC to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in camera allows you to sleep or hibernate mode and wake...
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... the current hardware status of a regular mouse. It also simulates the functions of your Notebook PC. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for typing. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in this manual. Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to...
... the current hardware status of a regular mouse. It also simulates the functions of your Notebook PC. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for typing. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in this manual. Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to...
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... or headphones. Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to secure your Notebook PC to an external microphone. You can also use this port to connect your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD and MMC card formats. Left Side Kensington® security slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to connect your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual
... or headphones. Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to secure your Notebook PC to an external microphone. You can also use this port to connect your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD and MMC card formats. Left Side Kensington® security slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to connect your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual
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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 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 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: Ensure that the second ...
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 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 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: Ensure that the second ...
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... setup screen appears. 2. Press the power button on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 38 Notebook PC E-Manual Starting for the first time When you in to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. From the setup screen, pick a language to guide you start your Notebook PC for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Watch this to your Notebook PC. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your Notebook PC enters the Windows...
... setup screen appears. 2. Press the power button on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 38 Notebook PC E-Manual Starting for the first time When you in to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. From the setup screen, pick a language to guide you start your Notebook PC for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Watch this to your Notebook PC. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your Notebook PC enters the Windows...
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NOTE: Some Notebook PC models support quick-charging even while on sleep, hibernate, or shut down mode, depending on the icon then click Settings. From the taskbar on your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. Setting the quick-charge limit By default, your Notebook PC can continue quick-charging devices using your Notebook PC is running on power adapter mode. Using the USB Charger+ settings, you can set a quick-charge limit so you to quick-charge devices using the same port even while your Notebook PC's USB 3.0 charge port with...
NOTE: Some Notebook PC models support quick-charging even while on sleep, hibernate, or shut down mode, depending on the icon then click Settings. From the taskbar on your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. Setting the quick-charge limit By default, your Notebook PC can continue quick-charging devices using your Notebook PC is running on power adapter mode. Using the USB Charger+ settings, you can set a quick-charge limit so you to quick-charge devices using the same port even while your Notebook PC's USB 3.0 charge port with...
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... you can access the BIOS settings or run when you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. 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 the Notebook PC's architecture. You may result to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you to most conditions of a trained service personnel. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic...
... you can access the BIOS settings or run when you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. 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 the Notebook PC's architecture. You may result to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you to most conditions of a trained service personnel. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic...
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...Aptio Setup Utility - Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] [UEFI: Generic Storage] [Generic STORAGE DEV..] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Notebook PC E-Manual 75 Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. On the Boot screen...
...Aptio Setup Utility - Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] [UEFI: Generic Storage] [Generic STORAGE DEV..] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Notebook PC E-Manual 75 Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. On the Boot screen...
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... Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 [Windows Boot Manager] [UEBFoIo:t GOepnteiroinc #S1torage] Windo[wGsenBeoroitc MSaTnOaRgAeGrE DEV..] Disabled Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2012...
... Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 [Windows Boot Manager] [UEBFoIo:t GOepnteiroinc #S1torage] Windo[wGsenBeoroitc MSaTnOaRgAeGrE DEV..] Disabled Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2012...
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... : Set Master Password Set User Password I /O) interface, and USB interface. It also allows you to control the access to input this before entering 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. Set Administrator Password. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Aptio Setup Utility...
... : Set Master Password Set User Password I /O) interface, and USB interface. It also allows you to control the access to input this before entering 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. Set Administrator Password. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Aptio Setup Utility...
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... : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled External Ports Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] USB Interface Lock UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility -
... : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled External Ports Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] USB Interface Lock UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility -
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... Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control NOT INSTALLED Setup Disabled [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up a password-enabled access to set up the user password. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Key Management Version 2.15.1226. On the Security screen, select Set Master Password. 2. Type in a password...
... Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control NOT INSTALLED Setup Disabled [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up a password-enabled access to set up the user password. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Key Management Version 2.15.1226. On the Security screen, select Set Master Password. 2. Type in a password...
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...)it2011 American Megatrends, Inc. To update the BIOS: 1. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - 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. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized...
...)it2011 American Megatrends, Inc. To update the BIOS: 1. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - 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. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized...
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... follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you take out the battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect all external devices and ensure you have the latest security settings. • Use ASUS Live Update to update ASUS-exclusive applications, drivers and utilities in your Notebook PC. Backup data - Refer to the ASUS Tutor installed in your Notebook PC for more details. • Use an anti-virus software to protect...
... follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you take out the battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect all external devices and ensure you have the latest security settings. • Use ASUS Live Update to update ASUS-exclusive applications, drivers and utilities in your Notebook PC. Backup data - Refer to the ASUS Tutor installed in your Notebook PC for more details. • Use an anti-virus software to protect...
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... whether the power adapter or battery pack is connected to disable the touchpad when connecting an external pointing device. 6. Why is my touchpad not working ? My battery LED indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your speakers were set to your Notebook PC and remove it. • Unlock the I hear any of the following suggestions: • Press to the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still...
... whether the power adapter or battery pack is connected to disable the touchpad when connecting an external pointing device. 6. Why is my touchpad not working ? My battery LED indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your speakers were set to your Notebook PC and remove it. • Unlock the I hear any of the following suggestions: • Press to the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still...
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... from my Notebook PC's audio speakers even if I ", and "O" keys on my keyboard displays numbers. Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to turn off this ? Make sure that nothing accidentally touches or presses on your Notebook PC. Press the key or (on selected models) on your touchpad by connecting an external pointing device to your Notebook PC to configure the settings. 9. Notebook PC E-Manual 93 What should I change this feature and use the said keys for...
... from my Notebook PC's audio speakers even if I ", and "O" keys on my keyboard displays numbers. Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to turn off this ? Make sure that nothing accidentally touches or presses on your Notebook PC. Press the key or (on selected models) on your touchpad by connecting an external pointing device to your Notebook PC to configure the settings. 9. Notebook PC E-Manual 93 What should I change this feature and use the said keys for...
