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... Side...23 Front Side...24 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...26 Charge your Notebook PC 26 Lift to open the display panel 28 Press the power button 28 Gestures for the touch screen and touchpad 29 Using the touch screen 29 Using the touchpad...31 Using the keyboard 38 Function keys...38 Function keys for ASUS Apps 39 Windows®8 keys...40 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 40 Numeric keypad (on selected models 41 Using the optical drive 42 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Side...23 Front Side...24 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...26 Charge your Notebook PC 26 Lift to open the display panel 28 Press the power button 28 Gestures for the touch screen and touchpad 29 Using the touch screen 29 Using the touchpad...31 Using the keyboard 38 Function keys...38 Function keys for ASUS Apps 39 Windows®8 keys...40 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 40 Numeric keypad (on selected models 41 Using the optical drive 42 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... 86 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 86 BIOS...86 Accessing BIOS...86 BIOS Settings...87 Troubleshoot...97 Refresh your PC...97 Reset your PC...98 Advanced options...99 Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC Upgrading memory modules 102 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 108 Hardware FAQs...109 Software FAQs...112 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 116 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 118 Internal Modem Compliancy 118 Overview...119 Network...
... 86 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 86 BIOS...86 Accessing BIOS...86 BIOS Settings...87 Troubleshoot...97 Refresh your PC...97 Reset your PC...98 Advanced options...99 Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC Upgrading memory modules 102 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 108 Hardware FAQs...109 Software FAQs...112 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 116 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 118 Internal Modem Compliancy 118 Overview...119 Network...
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... expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not use your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC near gas leaks. Notebook PC E-Manual 11
... expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not use your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC near gas leaks. Notebook PC E-Manual 11
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... the ASUS VivoBook app. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's keyboard. Number lock indicator (on your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled.
... the ASUS VivoBook app. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's keyboard. Number lock indicator (on your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled.
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..., providing an intuitive user experience. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel...
..., providing an intuitive user experience. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel...
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... the optical drive tray. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone. USB 2.0 port This USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as CDs, DVDs, recordable discs, or rewritable discs. You can also use this button to amplified speakers or headphones. Right Side 15" and 14" model Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD and SDHC card formats.
... the optical drive tray. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone. USB 2.0 port This USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as CDs, DVDs, recordable discs, or rewritable discs. You can also use this button to amplified speakers or headphones. Right Side 15" and 14" model Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD and SDHC card formats.
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Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off 38 Notebook PC E-Manual 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. Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC.
Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off 38 Notebook PC E-Manual 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. Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC.
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... control keys allow you opened. Multimedia control keys (on your Notebook PC, illustrated as below : Press this key to next track or fast forward 40 Notebook PC E-Manual Stop Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to simulate the right-click functions. Press in combination with the arrow keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as audios and videos, when played in the Start screen...
... control keys allow you opened. Multimedia control keys (on your Notebook PC, illustrated as below : Press this key to next track or fast forward 40 Notebook PC E-Manual Stop Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to simulate the right-click functions. Press in combination with the arrow keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as audios and videos, when played in the Start screen...
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...; Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of screens appear to guide you start your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual 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. From the setup screen, pick a language to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen...
...; Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of screens appear to guide you start your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual 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. From the setup screen, pick a language to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen...
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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 74 Face tracking button Zoom in thumbnail view. 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. To launch LifeFrame Press . Action button Modes Capture button Webcam settings 74 Face tracking button Zoom in thumbnail view. 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.
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ASUS Cloud Tap this app to launch the ASUS Cloud Services home page and get quick access to the following cloud-based apps: ASUS Webstorage and Live Update ASUS Cloud Services home page 84 Notebook PC E-Manual
ASUS Cloud Tap this app to launch the ASUS Cloud Services home page and get quick access to the following cloud-based apps: ASUS Webstorage and Live Update ASUS Cloud Services home page 84 Notebook PC E-Manual
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The software that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings apply to system instability or boot failure. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. You may result to most conditions of your Notebook PC. Using POST to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you can access the BIOS settings or run when you turn on...
The software that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings apply to system instability or boot failure. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. You may result to most conditions of your Notebook PC. Using POST to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you can access the BIOS settings or run when you turn on...
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... : 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. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. Aptio Setup Utility - Boot This menu allows you to the...
... : 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. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. Aptio Setup Utility - Boot This menu allows you to the...
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... 88 Notebook PC E-Manual 2. 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. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10...
... 88 Notebook PC E-Manual 2. 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. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10...
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... Password Set User Password I /O) interface, and USB interface. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to your Notebook PC. 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Notebook...
... Password Set User Password I /O) interface, and USB interface. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to your Notebook PC. 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Notebook...
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... 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. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. To lock the USB interface: 1. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu...
... 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. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. To lock the USB interface: 1. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu...
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...copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Main AdvaAnpcteido SeBtouopt UtiSleictuyri-tyCopySraivgeht& (ECx)it2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 95 Aptio Setup Utility - 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...
...copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Main AdvaAnpcteido SeBtouopt UtiSleictuyri-tyCopySraivgeht& (ECx)it2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 95 Aptio Setup Utility - 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...
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Backup data - Internet connection information 108 Notebook PC E-Manual Product key for more details. • Use an anti-virus software to protect your data and keep this updated too. • Unless absolutely necessary, refrain from using force shutdown to turn off your Notebook PC. • Always backup your data and make it a point to create a backup data in your operating systems and other installed applications - Useful tips for your Notebook PC...
Backup data - Internet connection information 108 Notebook PC E-Manual Product key for more details. • Use an anti-virus software to protect your data and keep this updated too. • Unless absolutely necessary, refrain from using force shutdown to turn off your Notebook PC. • Always backup your data and make it a point to create a backup data in your operating systems and other installed applications - Useful tips for your Notebook PC...
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... to disable the touchpad when connecting an external pointing device. 6. When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? Why is my touchpad not working ? You can 't I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? • Press to enable your local ASUS service center for assistance. 110 Notebook PC E-Manual My battery LED indicator does not light up the speaker volume. •...
... to disable the touchpad when connecting an external pointing device. 6. When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? Why is my touchpad not working ? You can 't I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? • Press to enable your local ASUS service center for assistance. 110 Notebook PC E-Manual My battery LED indicator does not light up the speaker volume. •...
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..., pressing the "U", "I change this function. • Press . 11. Press the key or (on selected models) on the keyboard. Notebook PC E-Manual 111 What should I do ? My Notebook PC's touchpad is set to disable touchpad by connecting an external pointing device to your touchpad while you type on your touchpad by pressing . 10. If yes, disable this ? Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to turn off this feature and use the said keys for inputting...
..., pressing the "U", "I change this function. • Press . 11. Press the key or (on selected models) on the keyboard. Notebook PC E-Manual 111 What should I do ? My Notebook PC's touchpad is set to disable touchpad by connecting an external pointing device to your touchpad while you type on your touchpad by pressing . 10. If yes, disable this ? Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to turn off this feature and use the said keys for inputting...