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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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... 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 of your Notebook PC. Chapter 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 4: ASUS Apps This chapter...
... 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 of your Notebook PC. Chapter 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 4: ASUS Apps This chapter...
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... on or near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC. 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. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning...
... on or near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC. 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. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning...
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... keyboard layout differs by model or territory. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access...
... keyboard layout differs by model or territory. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access...
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...indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is activated. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is enabled. Number lock indicator (on your keyboard for numeric input. This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when the number lock function is accessing the internal storage drives. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Drive activity indicator This indicator lights...
...indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is activated. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is enabled. Number lock indicator (on your keyboard for numeric input. This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when the number lock function is accessing the internal storage drives. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Drive activity indicator This indicator lights...
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... battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in an unlocked position when removing the battery pack. WARNING! Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual IMPORTANT! Hard disk drive compartment (on selected models) This compartment allows you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to insert or remove the battery pack. When charged, the battery pack supplies power to your Notebook PC is connected...
... battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in an unlocked position when removing the battery pack. WARNING! Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual IMPORTANT! Hard disk drive compartment (on selected models) This compartment allows you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to insert or remove the battery pack. When charged, the battery pack supplies power to your Notebook PC is connected...
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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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... next track or fast forward 41 Press this key to the Start screen. Press in your Notebook PC, illustrated as audios and videos, when played in combination with the arrow keys on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you opened. Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to simulate the right-click functions. Multimedia control keys (on your Notebook PC.
... next track or fast forward 41 Press this key to the Start screen. Press in your Notebook PC, illustrated as audios and videos, when played in combination with the arrow keys on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you opened. Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to simulate the right-click functions. Multimedia control keys (on your Notebook PC.
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... onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of your Windows® 8 operating system. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your computer for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Wait for the first time: 1. To start your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual Watch...
... onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of your Windows® 8 operating system. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your computer for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Wait for the first time: 1. To start your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual Watch...
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To launch LifeFrame Press . Action button Modes Capture button Webcam settings 72 Face tracking button Zoom in thumbnail view. Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. 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
To launch LifeFrame Press . Action button Modes Capture button Webcam settings 72 Face tracking button Zoom in thumbnail view. Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. 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
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Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you to the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during POST. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you turn on or...
Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you to the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during POST. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you turn on or...
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...The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. Aptio Setup Utility - 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...
...The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. Aptio Setup Utility - 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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Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. 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. Aptio Setup Utility - 2. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 ...
Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. 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. Aptio Setup Utility - 2. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 ...
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... (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 81 Security This menu allows you to control the access 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. If ONLY the user's password is set , then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be prompted...
... (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 81 Security This menu allows you to control the access 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. If ONLY the user's password is set , then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be prompted...
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... that you can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock then select Lock. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 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. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to...
... that you can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock then select Lock. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 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. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to...
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... user password. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Type in a password then press . 3. 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 Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set...
... user password. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Type in a password then press . 3. 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 Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set...
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...your Notebook PC. 4. Connect your flash disk drive to 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 a flash disk drive. 3. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Notebook PC E-Manual 87...
...your Notebook PC. 4. Connect your flash disk drive to 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 a flash disk drive. 3. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Notebook PC E-Manual 87...
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..., and the power management feature is enabled by encouraging recycling. 5. In addition, please visit http://www.energystar.gov for detail information on the keyboard. Limited use and stand-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. The monitor and computer are automatically set to sleep after 15...
..., and the power management feature is enabled by encouraging recycling. 5. In addition, please visit http://www.energystar.gov for detail information on the keyboard. Limited use and stand-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. The monitor and computer are automatically set to sleep after 15...