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... Side...23 Front Side...25 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...28 Install the battery pack. (on selected models 28 Charge your Notebook PC 29 Lift to open the display panel 31 Press the power button 31 Gestures for the touchpad 32 Using the keyboard 39 Function keys...39 Function keys for ASUS Apps 40 Windows®8 keys...41 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 41 Numeric keypad (on selected models 42 Using the optical drive 43 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Side...23 Front Side...25 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...28 Install the battery pack. (on selected models 28 Charge your Notebook PC 29 Lift to open the display panel 31 Press the power button 31 Gestures for the touchpad 32 Using the keyboard 39 Function keys...39 Function keys for ASUS Apps 40 Windows®8 keys...41 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 41 Numeric keypad (on selected models 42 Using the optical drive 43 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... Start screen...47 Windows® Apps...47 Hotspots...48 Working with Windows® apps 51 Launching apps...51 Customizing apps...51 Closing apps...52 Accessing the Apps screen 53 Charms bar...55 Snap feature...57 Other keyboard shortcuts 59 Connecting to wireless networks 61 Wi-Fi...61 Bluetooth ...63 Airplane mode...65 Connecting to wired networks 66 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 66 Configuring a static IP network connection 68 Turning your Notebook...
... Start screen...47 Windows® Apps...47 Hotspots...48 Working with Windows® apps 51 Launching apps...51 Customizing apps...51 Closing apps...52 Accessing the Apps screen 53 Charms bar...55 Snap feature...57 Other keyboard shortcuts 59 Connecting to wireless networks 61 Wi-Fi...61 Bluetooth ...63 Airplane mode...65 Connecting to wired networks 66 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 66 Configuring a static IP network connection 68 Turning your Notebook...
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... 78 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 78 BIOS...78 Accessing BIOS...78 BIOS Settings...79 Troubleshoot...89 Refresh your PC...89 Reset your PC...90 Advanced options...91 Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC Installing a Random-access Memory module (on selected models)......94 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive (on selected models 97 Installing a new battery pack (on selected models 103 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 108 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 110 Internal Modem Compliancy 110 Overview...111 Network Compatibility...
... 78 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 78 BIOS...78 Accessing BIOS...78 BIOS Settings...79 Troubleshoot...89 Refresh your PC...89 Reset your PC...90 Advanced options...91 Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC Installing a Random-access Memory module (on selected models)......94 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive (on selected models 97 Installing a new battery pack (on selected models 103 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 108 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 110 Internal Modem Compliancy 110 Overview...111 Network Compatibility...
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... this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the process of replacing and upgrading parts of your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 4: ASUS...
... this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the process of replacing and upgrading parts of your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 4: ASUS...
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... a few drops of your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC to strong magnetic...
... a few drops of your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC to strong magnetic...
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... mouse. NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the Numeric keypad (on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for typing. NOTE: The keyboard...
... mouse. NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the Numeric keypad (on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for typing. NOTE: The keyboard...
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Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is accessing the internal storage drives. This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is enabled. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. Number lock indicator (on your keyboard for numeric input. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized ...
Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is accessing the internal storage drives. This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is enabled. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. Number lock indicator (on your keyboard for numeric input. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized ...
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... models) The spring battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in an unlocked position when removing the battery pack. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of your Notebook PC. Hard disk drive compartment (on selected models) This compartment allows you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to a power source. This lock should be manually moved to a locked or unlocked position to keep the battery pack secured. Random-access memory module...
... models) The spring battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in an unlocked position when removing the battery pack. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of your Notebook PC. Hard disk drive compartment (on selected models) This compartment allows you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to a power source. This lock should be manually moved to a locked or unlocked position to keep the battery pack secured. Random-access memory module...
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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 Notebook PC E-Manual 39 Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. 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 Notebook PC E-Manual 39 Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC.
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... Windows® keys on your Notebook PC, illustrated as audios and videos, when played in the Start screen, press this key to control multimedia files, such as below : Press this key to go back to next track or fast forward 41 If you to simulate the right-click functions. Press in combination with the arrow keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below . Windows®8 keys...
... Windows® keys on your Notebook PC, illustrated as audios and videos, when played in the Start screen, press this key to control multimedia files, such as below : Press this key to go back to next track or fast forward 41 If you to simulate the right-click functions. Press in combination with the arrow keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below . Windows®8 keys...
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... minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Wait for using Windows then click Accept...
... minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Wait for using Windows then click Accept...
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The archive toolbar displays a function's saved files in /out Notebook PC E-Manual Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. To launch LifeFrame Press . Action button Modes Capture button Webcam settings 72 Face tracking button Zoom in thumbnail view. Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using this app.
The archive toolbar displays a function's saved files in /out Notebook PC E-Manual Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. To launch LifeFrame Press . Action button Modes Capture button Webcam settings 72 Face tracking button Zoom in thumbnail view. Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using this app.
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... your Notebook PC. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you turn on Self Test (POST) is installed as a permanent part of your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of a trained service...
... your Notebook PC. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you turn on Self Test (POST) is installed as a permanent part of your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of a trained service...
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BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] 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. ...
BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] 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. ...
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... Megatrends, Inc. F1 : General 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] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #1 [WWiinnddoowwss BBoooott MMaannaaggeerr] Disabled Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1.
... Megatrends, Inc. F1 : General 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] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #1 [WWiinnddoowwss BBoooott MMaannaaggeerr] Disabled Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1.
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The password length must be entered to 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. In Setup, the User will be prompted to input this is only asked for when entering Setup. Set Administrator Password. Security This menu allows you to input this before entering your Notebook PC's operating system...
The password length must be entered to 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. In Setup, the User will be prompted to input this is only asked for when entering Setup. Set Administrator Password. Security This menu allows you to input this before entering your Notebook PC's operating system...
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... USB device will be disabled External Ports [UnLock] CMOS Camera [UnLock] Card Reader Lock [UnLock] USB Interface UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. To lock the USB interface: 1. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to lock then select Lock. Aptio Setup Utility - NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock or unlock ports and devices. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10...
... USB device will be disabled External Ports [UnLock] CMOS Camera [UnLock] Card Reader Lock [UnLock] USB Interface UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. To lock the USB interface: 1. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to lock then select Lock. Aptio Setup Utility - NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock or unlock ports and devices. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10...
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...Re-type to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : NOT INSTALLED Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 Aptio Setup Utility - Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set up a password-enabled access to boot or enter Setup. If ONLY the user's password is set...
...Re-type to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : NOT INSTALLED Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 Aptio Setup Utility - Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set up a password-enabled access to boot or enter Setup. If ONLY the user's password is set...
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.... Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Connect your flash disk drive to your model from the ASUS website. 2. Notebook PC E-Manual 87 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...
.... Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Connect your flash disk drive to your model from the ASUS website. 2. Notebook PC E-Manual 87 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...
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... STAR joint program. Decreased energy consumption during use of natural resources by modes. 2. Limited use of the use and stand-by encouraging recycling. 5. Reduced solid waste through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive or DVD drive. 6. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply...
... STAR joint program. Decreased energy consumption during use of natural resources by modes. 2. Limited use of the use and stand-by encouraging recycling. 5. Reduced solid waste through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive or DVD drive. 6. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply...