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... Notebook PC Getting started 20 Charge your Notebook PC 20 Lift to open the display panel 21 Press the power button 21 Gestures for the touch screen (on selected models) and touchpad...22 Using the touch screen (on selected models 22 Using the touchpad 24 Using the keyboard 29 Function keys 29 Function keys for ASUS Apps 30 Windows®8 keys 30 Multimedia control keys 31 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 34 Windows® 8 lock screen 34 Windows® UI...35 Notebook PC E-Manual...
... Notebook PC Getting started 20 Charge your Notebook PC 20 Lift to open the display panel 21 Press the power button 21 Gestures for the touch screen (on selected models) and touchpad...22 Using the touch screen (on selected models 22 Using the touchpad 24 Using the keyboard 29 Function keys 29 Function keys for ASUS Apps 30 Windows®8 keys 30 Multimedia control keys 31 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 34 Windows® 8 lock screen 34 Windows® UI...35 Notebook PC E-Manual...
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Start screen...35 Windows® Apps 35 Hotspots...36 Working with Windows® apps 38 Launching apps 38 Customizing apps 38 Closing apps...40 Accessing the Apps screen 41 Charm bar...43 Snap feature...45 Other keyboard shortcuts 47 Connecting to wireless networks 49 Wi-Fi ...49 Bluetooth ...51 Airplane mode 53 Connecting to wired networks 54 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 54 Configuring a static IP network connection 58 Turning your Notebook PC...
Start screen...35 Windows® Apps 35 Hotspots...36 Working with Windows® apps 38 Launching apps 38 Customizing apps 38 Closing apps...40 Accessing the Apps screen 41 Charm bar...43 Snap feature...45 Other keyboard shortcuts 47 Connecting to wireless networks 49 Wi-Fi ...49 Bluetooth ...51 Airplane mode 53 Connecting to wired networks 54 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 54 Configuring a static IP network connection 58 Turning your Notebook PC...
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... near gas leaks. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. 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 using a dry cloth. Do not expose your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture...
... near gas leaks. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. 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 using a dry cloth. Do not expose your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture...
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... hardware status of a regular mouse. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in sleep mode 14 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for typing. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook...
... hardware status of a regular mouse. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in sleep mode 14 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for typing. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook...
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Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is less than 10%. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's keyboard. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Blinking Orange The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is enabled. Refer to the following table for details: Color Solid...
Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is less than 10%. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's keyboard. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Blinking Orange The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is enabled. Refer to the following table for details: Color Solid...
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... bottom side may occur. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual The bottom of the air vents or else overheating may vary in audio speakers allow cool air to enter and warm air to hot while in use or while charging the battery pack. Audio speakers The built-in appearance depending on surfaces that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block...
... bottom side may occur. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual The bottom of the air vents or else overheating may vary in audio speakers allow cool air to enter and warm air to hot while in use or while charging the battery pack. Audio speakers The built-in appearance depending on surfaces that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block...
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LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect to connect your Notebook PC. The adapter may become warm to USB 2.0. Do not cover the adapter and keep it is connected to your body while it away from your Notebook PC. Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to a power source. Right Side USB 3.0 port This Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit...
LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect to connect your Notebook PC. The adapter may become warm to USB 2.0. Do not cover the adapter and keep it is connected to your body while it away from your Notebook PC. Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to a power source. Right Side USB 3.0 port This Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit...
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Memory card reader This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader slot that support SD card formats. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual You can also use this port to connect your Notebook PC to secure your Notebook PC' to amplified speakers or headphones. USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. Left Side Kensington® lock port The Kensington® lock port allows you to connect your Notebook PC...
Memory card reader This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader slot that support SD card formats. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual You can also use this port to connect your Notebook PC to secure your Notebook PC' to amplified speakers or headphones. USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. Left Side Kensington® lock port The Kensington® lock port allows you to connect your Notebook PC...
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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 Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Notebook PC E-Manual 29 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 Activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to 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 Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Notebook PC E-Manual 29 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 Activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC.
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... a special set of function keys that can be used as below: Press this key to go back to the Start screen. Toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to launch ASUS apps. If you opened. Press this key to the last app you are two special Windows® 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...
... a special set of function keys that can be used as below: Press this key to go back to the Start screen. Toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to launch ASUS apps. If you opened. Press this key to the last app you are two special Windows® 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...
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... Windows® 8 operating system. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in conifguring the basic settings of screens appear to your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. From the setup screen, pick a language to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your PC 5. Starting...
... Windows® 8 operating system. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in conifguring the basic settings of screens appear to your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. From the setup screen, pick a language to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your PC 5. Starting...
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... part of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you change the default BIOS settings...
... part of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you change the default BIOS settings...
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... and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Main Advance Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot Launch CSM [Disabled] [Disabled] Sets the system boot order Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager] Windows Boot Manager Disabled →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Notebook PC E-Manual 69 On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save...
... and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Main Advance Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot Launch CSM [Disabled] [Disabled] Sets the system boot order Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager] Windows Boot Manager Disabled →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Notebook PC E-Manual 69 On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save...
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... entered to boot or enter Setup. On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - It also allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC. Security This menu allows you to 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 NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED User Disabled [Disabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change...
... entered to boot or enter Setup. On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - It also allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC. Security This menu allows you to 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 NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED User Disabled [Disabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change...
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... can access I/O Interface Security to lock then press . 3. 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 →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security If Locked, LAN controller will be disabled. Leave the Create New Password field...
... can access I/O Interface Security to lock then press . 3. 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 →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security If Locked, LAN controller will be disabled. Leave the Create New Password field...
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...also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 72 Notebook PC E-Manual Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [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. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you...
...also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 72 Notebook PC E-Manual Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [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. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you...
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... 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 System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED User Disabled [Disabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Type in a password then press . 3. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. Notebook PC...
... 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 System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED User Disabled [Disabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Type in a password then press . 3. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. Notebook PC...
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... download the latest BIOS file for your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advance Boot Security Save & Exit Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. To update the BIOS: 1. Connect your model from filesystem device →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Windows Boot Manager...
... download the latest BIOS file for your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advance Boot Security Save & Exit Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. To update the BIOS: 1. Connect your model from filesystem device →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Windows Boot Manager...
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... the BIOS update process, select Exit > Restore Defaults to restore the system to select and update BIOS. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 6. Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled] Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled] Intel AES-NI [Enabled] VT-d [Enabled] SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration DPTF Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Locate your downloaded BIOS file in the flash disk drive then press . Notebook PC...
... the BIOS update process, select Exit > Restore Defaults to restore the system to select and update BIOS. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 6. Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled] Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled] Intel AES-NI [Enabled] VT-d [Enabled] SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration DPTF Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Locate your downloaded BIOS file in the flash disk drive then press . Notebook PC...
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In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. Choose an account you regularly backup your system 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 Follow the succeeding steps to recover using a system image file. 6. NOTE: We strongly recommend that you would like to complete the...
In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. Choose an account you regularly backup your system 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 Follow the succeeding steps to recover using a system image file. 6. NOTE: We strongly recommend that you would like to complete the...