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... Getting started 22 Charge your Notebook PC 22 Lift to open the display panel 23 Press the power button 23 Gestures for the touch screen (on selected models) and touchpad...24 Using the touch screen (on selected models 24 Using the touchpad 26 Using the keyboard 31 Function keys 31 Function keys for ASUS Apps 32 Windows®8 keys (on selected models 32 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 34 Windows® 8 lock screen 34 Windows® UI...35 Start screen...35 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Getting started 22 Charge your Notebook PC 22 Lift to open the display panel 23 Press the power button 23 Gestures for the touch screen (on selected models) and touchpad...24 Using the touch screen (on selected models 24 Using the touchpad 26 Using the keyboard 31 Function keys 31 Function keys for ASUS Apps 32 Windows®8 keys (on selected models 32 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 34 Windows® 8 lock screen 34 Windows® UI...35 Start screen...35 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... network connection 58 Turning your Notebook PC off 59 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 59 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 62 LifeFrame...62 Power4Gear Hybrid 64 Instant On...65 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 68 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 68 BIOS ...68 Accessing BIOS 68 BIOS Settings...69 Troubleshoot...76 Refresh your PC 76 Reset your PC...77 Advanced options...
... network connection 58 Turning your Notebook PC off 59 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 59 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 62 LifeFrame...62 Power4Gear Hybrid 64 Instant On...65 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 68 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 68 BIOS ...68 Accessing BIOS 68 BIOS Settings...69 Troubleshoot...76 Refresh your PC 76 Reset your PC...77 Advanced options...
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... parts 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. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8. About this manual NOTE: The following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. This manual provides information about the hardware and software...
... parts 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. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8. About this manual NOTE: The following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. This manual provides information about the hardware and software...
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... and a few drops of your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not place objects on or near gas leaks. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning...
... and a few drops of your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not place objects on or near gas leaks. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning...
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Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. NOTE: Some models are equipped with a touch-enabled panel, allowing you to take pictures or record videos using touch gestures. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to turn your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC. Camera The built-in use. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other multimedia files on or off. Display panel This...
Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. NOTE: Some models are equipped with a touch-enabled panel, allowing you to take pictures or record videos using touch gestures. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to turn your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC. Camera The built-in use. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other multimedia files on or off. Display panel This...
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Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in this manual. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the Gestures for typing. NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory.
Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in this manual. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the Gestures for typing. NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory.
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... block the vents. WARNING! Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not place it on model. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC are software-controlled. Audio speakers The built-in use or while charging the battery pack. IMPORTANT! WARNING! The battery pack cannot be disassembled. Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may occur. Notebook PC E-Manual 17
... block the vents. WARNING! Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not place it on model. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC are software-controlled. Audio speakers The built-in use or while charging the battery pack. IMPORTANT! WARNING! The battery pack cannot be disassembled. Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may occur. Notebook PC E-Manual 17
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... USB 1.1 devices such as monitors or projectors. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual VGA port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to amplified speakers or headphones. Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to a standard VGA-compatible device, such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. You can also use this port to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone. Right Side Memory card reader This Notebook...
... USB 1.1 devices such as monitors or projectors. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual VGA port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to amplified speakers or headphones. Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to a standard VGA-compatible device, such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. You can also use this port to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone. Right Side Memory card reader This Notebook...
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Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Notebook PC E-Manual 31 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 NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity.
Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Notebook PC E-Manual 31 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 NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity.
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... Start screen. Toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to launch ASUS apps. Press this key to go back to simulate the right-click functions. 32 Notebook PC E-Manual Launches the ASUS LifeFrame app Launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app Windows®8 keys (on your Notebook PC's keyboard used to switch between these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode, Theater Mode, Soft Mode, My Profile, and Normal. If you opened...
... Start screen. Toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to launch ASUS apps. Press this key to go back to simulate the right-click functions. 32 Notebook PC E-Manual Launches the ASUS LifeFrame app Launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app Windows®8 keys (on your Notebook PC's keyboard used to switch between these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode, Theater Mode, Soft Mode, My Profile, and Normal. If you opened...
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...;8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 34 Notebook PC E-Manual Starting for the first time When you start your Notebook PC for using Windows then click Accept. 4. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Watch this to use on your Notebook PC. 3. Press the power button on your Notebook PC. Wait for a few minutes until the setup screen...
...;8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 34 Notebook PC E-Manual Starting for the first time When you start your Notebook PC for using Windows then click Accept. 4. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Watch this to use on your Notebook PC. 3. Press the power button on your Notebook PC. Wait for a few minutes until the setup screen...
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... Notebook PC E-Manual The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that are needed for more details. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of the Notebook PC's architecture. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you turn on Self Test (POST) is installed as a permanent part of your Notebook PC...
... Notebook PC E-Manual The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that are needed for more details. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of the Notebook PC's architecture. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you turn on Self Test (POST) is installed as a permanent part of your Notebook PC...
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... OpROM [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Network Device BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] [Atheros Boot Agent] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit VVeerrssiioonn 22..1145..11221296.. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. Aptio Setup Utility - The...
... OpROM [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Network Device BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] [Atheros Boot Agent] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit VVeerrssiioonn 22..1145..11221296.. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. Aptio Setup Utility - The...
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... control the access to boot or enter Setup. The password length must be entered to your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Main Advance Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set,then this only limits access to confirm the password...
... control the access to boot or enter Setup. The password length must be entered to your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Main Advance Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set,then this only limits access to confirm the password...
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... Security LAN Network Interface [UnLock] Wireless Network Interface [UnLock] HD AUDIO Interface [UnLock] SATA 2nd HDD Interface [UnLock] USB Interface Security LAN Network Interface Lock UnLock If Locked, LAN controller will be disabled. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Select Yes in the current password then press . 3. Leave the Create New Password field blank then press . 4. I /O Interface Security to lock then press . 3. Aptio Setup Utility - Select an interface you can access I /O Interface...
... Security LAN Network Interface [UnLock] Wireless Network Interface [UnLock] HD AUDIO Interface [UnLock] SATA 2nd HDD Interface [UnLock] USB Interface Security LAN Network Interface Lock UnLock If Locked, LAN controller will be disabled. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Select Yes in the current password then press . 3. Leave the Create New Password field blank then press . 4. I /O Interface Security to lock then press . 3. Aptio Setup Utility - Select an interface you can access I /O Interface...
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... [UnLock] If LOCKED, all USB devices will be disabled External Ports CMOS Camera Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] Lock [UnLock] USB Interface UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock then select Lock. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 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. 72 Notebook PC E-Manual Copyright...
... [UnLock] If LOCKED, all USB devices will be disabled External Ports CMOS Camera Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] Lock [UnLock] USB Interface UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock then select Lock. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 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. 72 Notebook PC E-Manual Copyright...
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... to boot or enter Setup. Aptio ASpettiuop SUettiulpitUyti-liCtoypy-riCgohptyr(iCg)ht20(1C2) A2m0e1r1icAamnerMiecgaantrMeengdast,reInndcs., Inc. Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to confirm the password then press . 4. Re-type to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** Administrator Password Status User Password Status Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change...
... to boot or enter Setup. Aptio ASpettiuop SUettiulpitUyti-liCtoypy-riCgohptyr(iCg)ht20(1C2) A2m0e1r1icAamnerMiecgaantrMeengdast,reInndcs., Inc. Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to confirm the password then press . 4. Re-type to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** Administrator Password Status User Password Status Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change...
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... . 74 Notebook PC E-Manual Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Restart your model from filesystem device →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Save & Exit To keep your Notebook PC. 4. Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Atheros Boot Agent Windows Boot Manager Launch...
... . 74 Notebook PC E-Manual Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Restart your model from filesystem device →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Save & Exit To keep your Notebook PC. 4. Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Atheros Boot Agent Windows Boot Manager Launch...
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... BIOS file in battery mode [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration DPTF Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. POST Logo Type Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound Speaker Volume [Static] [No] [4] Press Enter to run the utility to its default settings. Internal Pointing Device Wake on Lid Open ASUS USB Charger+ in the flash disk drive then press . After the BIOS update process, select Exit > Restore Defaults...
... BIOS file in battery mode [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration DPTF Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. POST Logo Type Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound Speaker Volume [Static] [No] [4] Press Enter to run the utility to its default settings. Internal Pointing Device Wake on Lid Open ASUS USB Charger+ in the flash disk drive then press . After the BIOS update process, select Exit > Restore Defaults...
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In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. Follow the succeeding steps to prevent data loss in an external device or DVD. 8. Select Use the latest available system image (recommended), then tap Next. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 You can also choose Select a system image if your system image is in case your Notebook PC stops working. NOTE: We strongly recommend that...
In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. Follow the succeeding steps to prevent data loss in an external device or DVD. 8. Select Use the latest available system image (recommended), then tap Next. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 You can also choose Select a system image if your system image is in case your Notebook PC stops working. NOTE: We strongly recommend that...