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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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... to change the settings of your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 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...
... to change the settings of your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 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. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning...
... near liquids, rain, or moisture. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning...
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NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Gestures for...
NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Gestures for...
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... wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is activated. Number lock indicator (on your keyboard for 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 Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is activated. This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is accessing the internal storage drives. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is enabled...
... wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is activated. Number lock indicator (on your keyboard for 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 Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is activated. This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is accessing the internal storage drives. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is enabled...
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... insert or remove the battery pack. Manual battery lock (on selected models) This compartment is a reserved space for the HDD (hard disk drive) of your Notebook PC. Hard disk drive compartment (on selected models) The manual battery lock is inserted into the battery slot. When charged, the battery pack supplies power to keep the battery pack secured. Spring battery lock (on selected models) This compartment allows you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to a power source. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or...
... insert or remove the battery pack. Manual battery lock (on selected models) This compartment is a reserved space for the HDD (hard disk drive) of your Notebook PC. Hard disk drive compartment (on selected models) The manual battery lock is inserted into the battery slot. When charged, the battery pack supplies power to keep the battery pack secured. Spring battery lock (on selected models) This compartment allows you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to a power source. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or...
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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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... Notebook PC, illustrated as audios and videos, when played in your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Press this key to go back to the last app you to control multimedia files, such as below. Stop Notebook PC E-Manual Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to simulate the right-click functions. Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen...
... Notebook PC, illustrated as audios and videos, when played in your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Press this key to go back to the last app you to control multimedia files, such as below. Stop Notebook PC E-Manual Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to simulate the right-click functions. Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen...
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... guide you in to use on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your PC 5. From the setup screen, pick a language to your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. 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...
... guide you in to use on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your PC 5. From the setup screen, pick a language to your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. 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...
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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. 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.
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. 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.
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... hardware settings that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you 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 your Notebook PC. The software that are needed for system startup in the following information for more details. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC. Do not change...
... hardware settings that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you 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 your Notebook PC. The software that are needed for system startup in the following information for more details. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC. Do not change...
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...setting your boot option priorities. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 BIOS Settings...
...setting your boot option priorities. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 BIOS Settings...
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Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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. Copyright (C) 2012 ...
Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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. Copyright (C) 2012 ...
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... 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. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC. Set Administrator Password. Security This menu allows you to set , then this is a power on password...
... 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. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC. Set Administrator Password. Security This menu allows you to set , then this is a power on password...
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... [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. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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 Aptio Setup Utility...
... [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. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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 Aptio Setup Utility...
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... this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. On the Security screen, select Set Master Password. 2. Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up a password-enabled access to set up the user password. To set the HDD password: 1. AMpatiino SeAtduvpanUcteidlityBo-otCopSyerciugrhitty(C) S2a0v1e1 &AmEexriitcan Megatrends, Inc. Type in a password then press . 3. Aptio Setup Utility - Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to your hard disk drive.
... this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. On the Security screen, select Set Master Password. 2. Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up a password-enabled access to set up the user password. To set the HDD password: 1. AMpatiino SeAtduvpanUcteidlityBo-otCopSyerciugrhitty(C) S2a0v1e1 &AmEexriitcan Megatrends, Inc. Type in a password then press . 3. Aptio Setup Utility - Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to your hard disk drive.
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...disk drive. 3. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . Aptio Setup Utility - Main AdvaAnpcteido SeBtouopt UtiSleictuyri-tyCopySraivgeht& (ECx)it2011 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 select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change...
...disk drive. 3. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . Aptio Setup Utility - Main AdvaAnpcteido SeBtouopt UtiSleictuyri-tyCopySraivgeht& (ECx)it2011 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 select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change...
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... of toxic heavy metals. 3. Limited use of the use and stand-by default. Please visit http://www.energy.gov/powermanagement for detail information on the keyboard. Limited use of the U.S. 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. Department of user inactivity. ENERGY STAR complied product...
... of toxic heavy metals. 3. Limited use of the use and stand-by default. Please visit http://www.energy.gov/powermanagement for detail information on the keyboard. Limited use of the U.S. 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. Department of user inactivity. ENERGY STAR complied product...