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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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... 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. About 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...
... 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. About 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...
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... near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with...
... near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with...
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... this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Numeric keypad (on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for typing. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user...
... this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Numeric keypad (on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for typing. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user...
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... the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. Number lock indicator (on your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your keyboard for numeric input. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights...
... the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. Number lock indicator (on your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your keyboard for numeric input. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights...
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... into the battery slot. Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook PC. Spring battery lock (on selected models) The manual battery lock is used to insert or remove the battery pack. Manual battery lock (on selected models) The spring battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in an unlocked position when removing the battery pack. WARNING! Hard disk drive compartment (on selected models) This compartment allows you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to a power source. IMPORTANT! Random-access memory module compartment (on...
... into the battery slot. Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook PC. Spring battery lock (on selected models) The manual battery lock is used to insert or remove the battery pack. Manual battery lock (on selected models) The spring battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in an unlocked position when removing the battery pack. WARNING! Hard disk drive compartment (on selected models) This compartment allows you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to a power source. IMPORTANT! Random-access memory module compartment (on...
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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 NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Notebook PC E-Manual 39 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 Notebook PC E-Manual 39 Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC.
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... you to control multimedia files, such as audios and videos, when played in combination with the arrow keys on your Notebook PC, illustrated as below . Stop Notebook PC E-Manual Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to the Start screen. If you are two special Windows® keys on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you opened. Multimedia control keys (on your Notebook PC.
... you to control multimedia files, such as audios and videos, when played in combination with the arrow keys on your Notebook PC, illustrated as below . Stop Notebook PC E-Manual Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to the Start screen. If you are two special Windows® keys on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you opened. Multimedia control keys (on your Notebook PC.
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... using Windows then click Accept. 4. Watch this to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Press the power button on your Windows® 8 operating system. From the setup screen, pick a language to use on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Starting for the first time When you start your Notebook PC for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you in to your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual To start...
... using Windows then click Accept. 4. Watch this to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Press the power button on your Windows® 8 operating system. From the setup screen, pick a language to use on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Starting for the first time When you start your Notebook PC for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you in to your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual To start...
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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. 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 .
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... you change the default BIOS settings except in the following information for system startup in the Notebook PC. The software that you turn on Self Test (POST) is installed as a permanent part of software-controlled diagnostic tests that are needed for more details. The default BIOS settings apply to system instability or boot failure. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of a trained service...
... you change the default BIOS settings except in the following information for system startup in the Notebook PC. The software that you turn on Self Test (POST) is installed as a permanent part of software-controlled diagnostic tests that are needed for more details. The default BIOS settings apply to system instability or boot failure. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of a trained service...
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... Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. 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 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Boot This menu allows...
... Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. 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 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Boot This menu allows...
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... 2.15.1226. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. 2. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American...
... 2.15.1226. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. 2. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American...
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... entering BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - The password length must be entered to Setup and is set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC. Security This menu allows you 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. It also allows you to control the access...
... entering BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - The password length must be entered to Setup and is set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC. Security This menu allows you 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. It also allows you to control the access...
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... American Megatrends, Inc. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock then select Lock. Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If Locked, all 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. USB Interface Security Through the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - To lock the USB interface: 1. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC...
... American Megatrends, Inc. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock then select Lock. Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If Locked, all 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. USB Interface Security Through the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - To lock the USB interface: 1. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC...
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... menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up the user password. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Re-type to your hard disk drive. Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps 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...
... menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up the user password. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Re-type to your hard disk drive. Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps 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...
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...2. Notebook PC E-Manual 87 Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 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. To update the BIOS: 1. From the BIOS menu, Select...
...2. Notebook PC E-Manual 87 Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 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. To update the BIOS: 1. From the BIOS menu, Select...
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... product has the following characteristics: 1. Limited use of substances harmful to the environment and health. 4. ENERGY STAR complied product ENERGY STAR is enabled by default. Reduction of natural resources by modes. 2. 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...
... product has the following characteristics: 1. Limited use of substances harmful to the environment and health. 4. ENERGY STAR complied product ENERGY STAR is enabled by default. Reduction of natural resources by modes. 2. 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...