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... Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...24 Charge your Notebook PC 24 Lift to open the display panel 26 Press the power button 26 Gestures for the touchpad 27 Using the keyboard 34 Function keys...34 Function keys for ASUS Apps 35 Windows®8 keys...36 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 36 Numeric keypad (on selected models 37 Using the optical drive 38 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 42 Windows® 8 lock screen 42 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...24 Charge your Notebook PC 24 Lift to open the display panel 26 Press the power button 26 Gestures for the touchpad 27 Using the keyboard 34 Function keys...34 Function keys for ASUS Apps 35 Windows®8 keys...36 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 36 Numeric keypad (on selected models 37 Using the optical drive 38 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 42 Windows® 8 lock screen 42 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... Start screen...43 Windows® Apps...43 Hotspots...44 Working with Windows® apps 47 Launching apps...47 Customizing apps...47 Closing apps...48 Accessing the Apps screen 49 Charms bar...51 Snap feature...53 Other keyboard shortcuts 55 Connecting to wireless networks 57 Wi-Fi...57 Bluetooth ...59 Airplane mode...61 Connecting to wired networks 62 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 62 Configuring a static IP network connection 64 Turning your Notebook...
... Start screen...43 Windows® Apps...43 Hotspots...44 Working with Windows® apps 47 Launching apps...47 Customizing apps...47 Closing apps...48 Accessing the Apps screen 49 Charms bar...51 Snap feature...53 Other keyboard shortcuts 55 Connecting to wireless networks 57 Wi-Fi...57 Bluetooth ...59 Airplane mode...61 Connecting to wired networks 62 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 62 Configuring a static IP network connection 64 Turning your Notebook...
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... use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook...
... use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook...
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...warm water. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near gas leaks. Do not use your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or ...Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook...
...warm water. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near gas leaks. Do not use your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or ...Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook...
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..., 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. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the Numeric keypad (on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for typing. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia...
..., 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. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the Numeric keypad (on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for typing. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia...
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...Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. Number lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your keyboard for numeric input. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. This allows you to use some of the keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Drive activity indicator This indicator lights...
...Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. Number lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your keyboard for numeric input. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. This allows you to use some of the keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Drive activity indicator This indicator lights...
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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 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 34 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 34 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... control keys allow you opened. Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to next track or fast forward 36 Notebook PC E-Manual Stop Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to simulate the right-click functions. Press this key to go back to the Start screen. If you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used...
... control keys allow you opened. Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to next track or fast forward 36 Notebook PC E-Manual Stop Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to simulate the right-click functions. Press this key to go back to the Start screen. If you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used...
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... is being read, it snaps onto the optical drive hub. 5. WARNING! Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work . Notebook PC E-Manual 39 Push down the disc's plastic hub until the drive tray opens. Push the drive tray gently to eject the optical drive tray in the optical drive. NOTE: While data is normal to hear some...
... is being read, it snaps onto the optical drive hub. 5. WARNING! Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work . Notebook PC E-Manual 39 Push down the disc's plastic hub until the drive tray opens. Push the drive tray gently to eject the optical drive tray in the optical drive. NOTE: While data is normal to hear some...
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... start your computer for the first time, a series of your Windows® 8 operating system. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC. Starting for the first time When you in to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Press the power button on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 42 Notebook PC E-Manual From the setup screen, pick a language to guide you start your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating...
... start your computer for the first time, a series of your Windows® 8 operating system. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC. Starting for the first time When you in to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Press the power button on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 42 Notebook PC E-Manual From the setup screen, pick a language to guide you start your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating...
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Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using this app. To launch LifeFrame Press . The archive toolbar displays a function's saved files in /out Notebook PC E-Manual Action button Modes Capture button Webcam settings 68 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. To launch LifeFrame Press . The archive toolbar displays a function's saved files in /out Notebook PC E-Manual Action button Modes Capture button Webcam settings 68 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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... are needed for more details. The default BIOS settings apply to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the following information for system startup in the Notebook PC. The software that run when you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates.
... are needed for more details. The default BIOS settings apply to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the following information for system startup in the Notebook PC. The software that run when you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates.
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...Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. Notebook PC E-Manual 77 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...
...Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. Notebook PC E-Manual 77 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...
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Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 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 ...
Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 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 ...
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...Status NOT INSTALLED Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I /O) interface, and USB interface. Security This menu allows you to set , then this is only asked for when entering Setup. 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...
...Status NOT INSTALLED Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I /O) interface, and USB interface. Security This menu allows you to set , then this is only asked for when entering Setup. 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...
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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 then select Lock. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock or unlock ports and devices. USB...
... [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 then select Lock. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock or unlock ports and devices. USB...
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... set ,then this is a power on password and must be entered to confirm the password then press . 4. 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 boot or enter Setup. Aptio Setup Utility...
... set ,then this is a power on password and must be entered to confirm the password then press . 4. 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 boot or enter Setup. Aptio Setup Utility...
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..., 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 a flash disk drive. 3. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Connect your flash disk drive to your model from the ASUS website. 2. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt...
..., 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 a flash disk drive. 3. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Connect your flash disk drive to your model from the ASUS website. 2. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt...
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... image if your account password then tap Continue. 7. Choose an account you regularly backup your Notebook PC stops working. 90 Notebook PC E-Manual Type your system image is in case your system to recover using a system image file. 6. NOTE: We strongly recommend that you would like to prevent data loss in an external device or DVD. 8. Select Use the latest available system image...
... image if your account password then tap Continue. 7. Choose an account you regularly backup your Notebook PC stops working. 90 Notebook PC E-Manual Type your system image is in case your system to recover using a system image file. 6. NOTE: We strongly recommend that you would like to prevent data loss in an external device or DVD. 8. Select Use the latest available system image...
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... wake your computer, click the mouse or press any key on power management and its benefits to sleep after 15 and 30 minutes of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive or DVD drive. 6. Reduced solid waste through takeback policy...
... wake your computer, click the mouse or press any key on power management and its benefits to sleep after 15 and 30 minutes of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive or DVD drive. 6. Reduced solid waste through takeback policy...