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... Lift to open the display panel 25 Press the power button 25 Gestures for the touchpad 26 Using the touchpad 26 Using the keyboard 31 Function keys 31 Function keys for ASUS Apps 32 Windows®8 keys 32 Keyboard as Numeric Keypad (on selected models 32 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 33 Numeric keypad (on selected models 33 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 36 Windows® 8 lock screen 36 Windows® UI...37 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Lift to open the display panel 25 Press the power button 25 Gestures for the touchpad 26 Using the touchpad 26 Using the keyboard 31 Function keys 31 Function keys for ASUS Apps 32 Windows®8 keys 32 Keyboard as Numeric Keypad (on selected models 32 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 33 Numeric keypad (on selected models 33 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 36 Windows® 8 lock screen 36 Windows® UI...37 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Start screen...37 Windows® Apps 37 Hotspots...38 Working with Windows® apps 40 Launching apps 40 Customizing apps 40 Closing apps...41 Accessing the Apps screen 42 Charms bar...44 Snap feature...46 Other keyboard shortcuts 48 Connecting to wireless networks 50 Wi-Fi ...50 Bluetooth ...52 Airplane mode 54 Connecting to wired networks 55 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 55 Configuring a static IP network connection 59 Turning your Notebook PC...
Start screen...37 Windows® Apps 37 Hotspots...38 Working with Windows® apps 40 Launching apps 40 Customizing apps 40 Closing apps...41 Accessing the Apps screen 42 Charms bar...44 Snap feature...46 Other keyboard shortcuts 48 Connecting to wireless networks 50 Wi-Fi ...50 Bluetooth ...52 Airplane mode 54 Connecting to wired networks 55 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 55 Configuring a static IP network connection 59 Turning your Notebook PC...
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... use or expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using...
... use or expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using...
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Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Gestures for typing. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. 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. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with...
Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Gestures for typing. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. 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. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with...
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... the battery power is less than 95%. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is enabled. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is accessing the internal storage drives. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of the battery's charge status. Blinking Orange The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 10% to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power...
... the battery power is less than 95%. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is enabled. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is accessing the internal storage drives. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of the battery's charge status. Blinking Orange The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 10% to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power...
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... indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Using capital lock allows you to the Keyboard as A, B, C) using your keyboard for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Keyboard as numeric keypad (on selected models) These set of the keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard. Number lock indicator This indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in microphone can be used for numeric input. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. Microphone...
... indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Using capital lock allows you to the Keyboard as A, B, C) using your keyboard for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Keyboard as numeric keypad (on selected models) These set of the keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard. Number lock indicator This indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in microphone can be used for numeric input. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. Microphone...
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... and by the specifications for this Notebook PC are software-controlled. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Air vents The air vents allow you to exit the Notebook PC. Audio speakers The built-in use or while charging the battery pack. IMPORTANT! WARNING! The bottom of this Notebook PC. The audio features of the Notebook PC can block the vents. The battery pack cannot be disassembled. Ensure that...
... and by the specifications for this Notebook PC are software-controlled. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Air vents The air vents allow you to exit the Notebook PC. Audio speakers The built-in use or while charging the battery pack. IMPORTANT! WARNING! The bottom of this Notebook PC. The audio features of the Notebook PC can block the vents. The battery pack cannot be disassembled. Ensure that...
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LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect to your Notebook PC. The adapter may become warm to USB 2.0. Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your Notebook PC to a power source. IMPORTANT! VGA port This port allows you to connect your body while it is connected to an external display. Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to a local area network (LAN). Notebook PC E-Manual 19...
LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect to your Notebook PC. The adapter may become warm to USB 2.0. Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your Notebook PC to a power source. IMPORTANT! VGA port This port allows you to connect your body while it is connected to an external display. Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to a local area network (LAN). Notebook PC E-Manual 19...
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... port to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone. USB 2.0 ports These USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports are 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® security slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to connect your Notebook PC to amplified speakers or headphones. Memory card reader This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader slot that support MMC, SD, and SDHC card formats. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual...
... port to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone. USB 2.0 ports These USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports are 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® security slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to connect your Notebook PC to amplified speakers or headphones. Memory card reader This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader slot that support MMC, SD, and SDHC card formats. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual...
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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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...'s keyboard used to toggle between using these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode, Theater Mode, Soft Mode, My Profile, and Normal. If you are two special Windows® keys on selected models) This Notebook PC comes with a special set of function keys that you opened. Press to launch ASUS apps. Press this key to go back to the Start screen. Keyboard as their original keyboard function. 32 Notebook PC E-Manual Function keys for ASUS Apps Your Notebook...
...'s keyboard used to toggle between using these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode, Theater Mode, Soft Mode, My Profile, and Normal. If you are two special Windows® keys on selected models) This Notebook PC comes with a special set of function keys that you opened. Press to launch ASUS apps. Press this key to go back to the Start screen. Keyboard as their original keyboard function. 32 Notebook PC E-Manual Function keys for ASUS Apps Your Notebook...
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... 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 guide you in to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Watch this to your Notebook PC's keyboard. 36 Notebook PC E-Manual To start your computer for the first time, a series of your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating...
... 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 guide you in to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Watch this to your Notebook PC's keyboard. 36 Notebook PC E-Manual To start your computer for the first time, a series of your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating...
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... not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. The Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on or restart your Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings apply to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for more details. We strongly recommend that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled...
... not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. The Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on or restart your Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings apply to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for more details. We strongly recommend that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled...
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... BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot Launch CSM [Enabled] [Disabled] Sets the system boot order 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. Press and select a device as the Boot Option...
... BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot Launch CSM [Enabled] [Disabled] Sets the system boot order 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. Press and select a device as the Boot Option...
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... Password, you to control the access to Setup and 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 NOT INSTALLED User Enabled [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Re-type to set ,then this is set the password...
... Password, you to control the access to Setup and 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 NOT INSTALLED User Enabled [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Re-type to set ,then this is set the password...
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NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock then select Lock. 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 Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled External Ports CMOS Camera Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] Lock [UnLock] USB Interface UnLock →←...
NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock then select Lock. 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 Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled External Ports CMOS Camera Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] Lock [UnLock] USB Interface UnLock →←...
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... 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 Opt. AAppttiioo SSeettuupp UUttiilliittyy -- Notebook PC E-Manual 73 Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set the HDD password: 1. If ONLY the user's password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup...
... 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 Opt. AAppttiioo SSeettuupp UUttiilliittyy -- Notebook PC E-Manual 73 Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set the HDD password: 1. If ONLY the user's password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup...
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... model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC. 4. Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Windows Boot Manager Launch EFI Shell from the ASUS website. 2. Restart your configuration settings, select Save Changes and Exit before exiting the BIOS. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . 74 Notebook PC E-Manual To update the BIOS...
... model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC. 4. Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Windows Boot Manager Launch EFI Shell from the ASUS website. 2. Restart your configuration settings, select Save Changes and Exit before exiting the BIOS. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . 74 Notebook PC E-Manual To update the BIOS...
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Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device Wake on Lid Open [Enabled] [Enabled] Press Enter to run the utility to its default settings. Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled] SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. After the BIOS update process, select Exit > Restore Defaults to restore the...
Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device Wake on Lid Open [Enabled] [Enabled] Press Enter to run the utility to its default settings. Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled] SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. After the BIOS update process, select Exit > Restore Defaults to restore the...
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... your Notebook PC stops working. 4. Select Use the latest available system image (recommended), then tap Next. Type your system to recover using a system image file. 6. NOTE: We strongly recommend that you would like to prevent data loss in an external device or DVD. 8. In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 Choose an account you regularly backup your account password then...
... your Notebook PC stops working. 4. Select Use the latest available system image (recommended), then tap Next. Type your system to recover using a system image file. 6. NOTE: We strongly recommend that you would like to prevent data loss in an external device or DVD. 8. In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 Choose an account you regularly backup your account password then...