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......19 Right Side...22 Left Side...24 Front Side...26 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...28 Install the battery pack 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 41 Using the numeric keypad 42 Using the optical drive 43 Notebook PC E-Manual
......19 Right Side...22 Left Side...24 Front Side...26 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...28 Install the battery pack 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 41 Using the numeric keypad 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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...Power-on Self Test (POST 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 94 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 97 Installing a new battery pack 103 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 108 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 110 Internal Modem Compliancy 110 Overview...111 Network... aux ondes radio .... 117 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 118 Notebook PC E-Manual
...Power-on Self Test (POST 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 94 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 97 Installing a new battery pack 103 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 108 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 110 Internal Modem Compliancy 110 Overview...111 Network... aux ondes radio .... 117 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 118 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup...
... Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup...
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..., rain, or moisture. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not 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 to dusty...
..., rain, or moisture. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not 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 to dusty...
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... and as pointer direction keys. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Numeric keypad* The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for typing. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. * on selected models only 16 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. NOTE...
... and as pointer direction keys. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Numeric keypad* The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for typing. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. * on selected models only 16 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. NOTE...
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... wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models only 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Number lock indicator* This indicator lights up when your keyboard for numeric input. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. * on your Notebook PC is accessing the internal...
... wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models only 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Number lock indicator* This indicator lights up when your keyboard for numeric input. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. * on your Notebook PC is accessing the internal...
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...battery. • Discontinue usage if leakage is replaced by an incorrect type. • Do not dispose of properly. • Keep the battery and other small components away from children. 30 Notebook PC E-Manual Some Notebook PC models may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if removed or disassembled... • Ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to a grounded power adapter before turning it on for the first time. • When using your Notebook PC on power adapter mode, the socket outlet must be recycled or disposed of in this device may have multiple rating output ...
...battery. • Discontinue usage if leakage is replaced by an incorrect type. • Do not dispose of properly. • Keep the battery and other small components away from children. 30 Notebook PC E-Manual Some Notebook PC models may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if removed or disassembled... • Ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to a grounded power adapter before turning it on for the first time. • When using your Notebook PC on power adapter mode, the socket outlet must be recycled or disposed of in this device may have multiple rating output ...
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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. 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
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... control multimedia files, such as audios and videos, when played in combination with the arrow keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below : Press this key to go back to the Start screen. Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the last app you opened. If you are two special Windows® keys on selected models only Notebook PC E-Manual...
... control multimedia files, such as audios and videos, when played in combination with the arrow keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below : Press this key to go back to the Start screen. Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the last app you opened. If you are two special Windows® keys on selected models only Notebook PC E-Manual...
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...; Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of your Notebook PC. To proceed, click on the lock screen or press any key on your PC 5. Press the power button on your Windows® 8 operating system. Carefully read the License Terms. Tick I accept the terms for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Starting for the...
...; Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of your Notebook PC. To proceed, click on the lock screen or press any key on your PC 5. Press the power button on your Windows® 8 operating system. Carefully read the License Terms. Tick I accept the terms for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Starting for the...
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.... 78 Notebook PC E-Manual Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. The Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST) is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings apply to...
.... 78 Notebook PC E-Manual Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. The Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST) is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings apply to...
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.... Notebook PC E-Manual 79 Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. 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...
.... Notebook PC E-Manual 79 Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. 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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Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual 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. F1...
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual 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. F1...
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... only limits access to boot or enter Setup. If ONLY the user's password is set, then this 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 User Enabled [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. F1...
... only limits access to boot or enter Setup. If ONLY the user's password is set, then this 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 User Enabled [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. F1...
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... access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. USB Interface Security Through the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - 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. 84 Notebook PC E-Manual 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...
... access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. USB Interface Security Through the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - 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. 84 Notebook PC E-Manual 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...
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... Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to boot or enter Setup. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 Aptio Setup Utility - If ONLY the user's password is set, then this only limits access 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. Re-type to your hard disk drive...
... Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to boot or enter Setup. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 Aptio Setup Utility - If ONLY the user's password is set, then this only limits access 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. Re-type to your hard disk drive...
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... Setup Utility - Connect your Notebook PC. 4. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. 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 your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change...
... Setup Utility - Connect your Notebook PC. 4. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. 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 your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change...
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... Notebook PC stops working. 92 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 click Next. 4. NOTE: We strongly recommend that you would like to recover using a system image file. 6. Choose an account you regularly backup your account password...
... Notebook PC stops working. 92 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 click Next. 4. NOTE: We strongly recommend that you would like to recover using a system image file. 6. Choose an account you regularly backup your account password...
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...All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is enabled by modes. 2. The monitor and computer are automatically set to sleep after 15 and 30 minutes of the use and stand-by default....power management and its benefits to the environment and health. 4. Limited use of the U.S. Please visit http://www.energy.gov/powermanagement for easy upgrades and longer lifetime through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive or DVD drive...
...All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is enabled by modes. 2. The monitor and computer are automatically set to sleep after 15 and 30 minutes of the use and stand-by default....power management and its benefits to the environment and health. 4. Limited use of the U.S. Please visit http://www.energy.gov/powermanagement for easy upgrades and longer lifetime through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive or DVD drive...