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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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... 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 using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to change the settings of your Notebook...
... 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 using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to change the settings of your Notebook...
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.... 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if...
.... 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if...
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It also enables you to use of a regular 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 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for numeric input and as pointer direction keys. It also...
It also enables you to use of a regular 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 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for numeric input and as pointer direction keys. It also...
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... numeric input. 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 Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is activated. This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when the number lock function is enabled. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is accessing the internal storage drives. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when...
... numeric input. 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 Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is activated. This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when the number lock function is enabled. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is accessing the internal storage drives. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when...
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... the battery slot. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual This lock should be manually moved to a locked or unlocked position to insert or remove the battery pack. WARNING! IMPORTANT! Hard disk drive compartment (on selected models) The spring battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in an unlocked position when removing the battery pack. When charged, the battery pack supplies power to...
... the battery slot. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual This lock should be manually moved to a locked or unlocked position to insert or remove the battery pack. WARNING! IMPORTANT! Hard disk drive compartment (on selected models) The spring battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in an unlocked position when removing the battery pack. When charged, the battery pack supplies power to...
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Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. 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 Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC.
Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. 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 Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC.
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... 41 Press this key to go back to the Start screen. Multimedia control keys (on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you opened. Windows®8 keys There are already in your Notebook PC. Stop Notebook PC E-Manual Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to simulate the right-click functions. If you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below .
... 41 Press this key to go back to the Start screen. Multimedia control keys (on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you opened. Windows®8 keys There are already in your Notebook PC. Stop Notebook PC E-Manual Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to simulate the right-click functions. If you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below .
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... Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Watch this to use on your Notebook PC. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. To start your computer for the first time, a series of your Windows® 8 operating system. Press the power button on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual Carefully read the License Terms. Tick I accept the terms for a few minutes until the setup screen...
... Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Watch this to use on your Notebook PC. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. To start your computer for the first time, a series of your Windows® 8 operating system. Press the power button on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual Carefully read the License Terms. Tick I accept the terms for a few minutes until the setup screen...
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To launch LifeFrame Press . The archive toolbar displays a function's saved files in /out Notebook PC E-Manual Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using this app. Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. Action button Modes Capture button Webcam settings 72 Face tracking button Zoom in thumbnail view.
To launch LifeFrame Press . The archive toolbar displays a function's saved files in /out Notebook PC E-Manual Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using this app. Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. Action button Modes Capture button Webcam settings 72 Face tracking button Zoom in thumbnail view.
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... recommend that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of the Notebook PC's architecture. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that you can access the BIOS settings or run when you turn on Self Test (POST) is installed as a permanent part of your Notebook PC. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC then press...
... recommend that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of the Notebook PC's architecture. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that you can access the BIOS settings or run when you turn on Self Test (POST) is installed as a permanent part of your Notebook PC. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC then press...
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...American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 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. You may differ by model and territory. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012...
...American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 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. You may differ by model and territory. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012...
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... 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 Megatrends, Inc. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Aptio Setup Utility - Press and select a device...
... 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 Megatrends, Inc. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Aptio Setup Utility - Press and select a device...
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... before entering BIOS. If ONLY the user's password 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 81 Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Set Administrator Password. Security This menu allows you to set , then this only limits access to Setup and...
... before entering BIOS. If ONLY the user's password 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 81 Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Set Administrator Password. Security This menu allows you to set , then this only limits access to Setup and...
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...E-Manual Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock or unlock ports and devices. USB Interface Security Through the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. 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...
...E-Manual Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock or unlock ports and devices. USB Interface Security Through the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. 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...
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...-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 - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. To set , then this only limits access to Setup and is set the HDD password...
...-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 - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. To set , then this only limits access to Setup and is set the HDD password...
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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. 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. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save...
Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. 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. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save...
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... use of substances harmful to sleep after 15 and 30 minutes of toxic heavy metals. 3. The monitor and computer are automatically set to the environment and health. 4. 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...
... use of substances harmful to sleep after 15 and 30 minutes of toxic heavy metals. 3. The monitor and computer are automatically set to the environment and health. 4. 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...
