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......16 Right Side...17 Left Side...19 Front Side...20 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...22 Charge your Notebook PC 22 Lift to open the display panel 25 Press the power button 25 Gestures for the touchpad 26 Using the keyboard 33 Function keys...33 Function keys for ASUS Apps 34 Windows® 8.1 keys...35 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 35 Numeric keypad (on selected models 36 Using the optical drive 37 Notebook PC E-Manual
......16 Right Side...17 Left Side...19 Front Side...20 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...22 Charge your Notebook PC 22 Lift to open the display panel 25 Press the power button 25 Gestures for the touchpad 26 Using the keyboard 33 Function keys...33 Function keys for ASUS Apps 34 Windows® 8.1 keys...35 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 35 Numeric keypad (on selected models 36 Using the optical drive 37 Notebook PC E-Manual
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......54 Other keyboard shortcuts 56 Connecting to wireless networks 58 Wi-Fi...58 Bluetooth ...59 Airplane mode...61 Connecting to wired networks 62 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 62 Configuring a static IP network connection 63 Turning your Notebook PC off 64 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 65 Chapter 4: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 68 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 68 BIOS...68 Accessing BIOS...68 BIOS Settings...69 Notebook PC E-Manual
......54 Other keyboard shortcuts 56 Connecting to wireless networks 58 Wi-Fi...58 Bluetooth ...59 Airplane mode...61 Connecting to wired networks 62 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 62 Configuring a static IP network connection 63 Turning your Notebook PC off 64 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 65 Chapter 4: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 68 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 68 BIOS...68 Accessing BIOS...68 BIOS Settings...69 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... on top of warm water. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with...
... on top of warm water. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with...
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... simple audio recording. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for typing. It also enables you to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for photos, videos, and other multimedia functions. Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC. Camera The built-in use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls...
... simple audio recording. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for typing. It also enables you to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for photos, videos, and other multimedia functions. Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC. Camera The built-in use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls...
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Read the following precautions for your Notebook PC's battery. • Only ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device. • The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if removed or disassembled. • Follow the warning labels for your personal safety. • Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. • Do not dispose...
Read the following precautions for your Notebook PC's battery. • Only ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device. • The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if removed or disassembled. • Follow the warning labels for your personal safety. • Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. • Do not dispose...
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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 33 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 33 Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC.
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... arrow keys on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you to control multimedia files, such as audios and videos, when played in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the Start screen. Press this key to next track or fast forward 35 Stop Notebook PC E-Manual Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to simulate the right-click functions...
... arrow keys on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you to control multimedia files, such as audios and videos, when played in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the Start screen. Press this key to next track or fast forward 35 Stop Notebook PC E-Manual Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to simulate the right-click functions...
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... case the electronic eject button does not work . 38 Notebook PC E-Manual Manual eject hole The manual eject hole is located on the optical drive door and is normal to close the optical drive. Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work . Push down the disc's plastic hub until the drive tray opens. To manually eject the optical drive tray, insert a straightened...
... case the electronic eject button does not work . 38 Notebook PC E-Manual Manual eject hole The manual eject hole is located on the optical drive door and is normal to close the optical drive. Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work . Push down the disc's plastic hub until the drive tray opens. To manually eject the optical drive tray, insert a straightened...
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...; 8.1 lock screen The Windows® 8.1 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 40 Notebook PC E-Manual To start your computer for the first time, a series of your PC 5. Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Watch this to your Windows® 8.1 operating system. After configuring the basic items, the Windows® 8.1 tutorial appears. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Personalize • Wireless • Settings...
...; 8.1 lock screen The Windows® 8.1 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 40 Notebook PC E-Manual To start your computer for the first time, a series of your PC 5. Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Watch this to your Windows® 8.1 operating system. After configuring the basic items, the Windows® 8.1 tutorial appears. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Personalize • Wireless • Settings...
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Hover your mouse pointer over the left corner of your Start button varies depending on any opened . Notebook PC E-Manual 45 The Start button may be accessed from the Start screen, while on Desktop mode, and on the display settings you chose for your Start screen or any app that you to call out the Start button. Start button on the Start screen NOTE: The actual color of your Start screen. Start button Windows® 8.1 features the Start button which allows you opened app to switch between the two most recent apps that is currently open onscreen.
Hover your mouse pointer over the left corner of your Start button varies depending on any opened . Notebook PC E-Manual 45 The Start button may be accessed from the Start screen, while on Desktop mode, and on the display settings you chose for your Start screen or any app that you to call out the Start button. Start button on the Start screen NOTE: The actual color of your Start screen. Start button Windows® 8.1 features the Start button which allows you opened app to switch between the two most recent apps that is currently open onscreen.
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... address automatically then tap/click OK. Tap/click Close to the Network and Sharing Center window then tap/click Set up a new connection or network. 8. Type your user name and password then tap/click Connect to start connecting to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connection. 7. NOTE: Proceed to the Internet. Type your service provider. 4. Tap/click Broadband (PPPoE). 10. Tap/click on the taskbar...
... address automatically then tap/click OK. Tap/click Close to the Network and Sharing Center window then tap/click Set up a new connection or network. 8. Type your user name and password then tap/click Connect to start connecting to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connection. 7. NOTE: Proceed to the Internet. Type your service provider. 4. Tap/click Broadband (PPPoE). 10. Tap/click on the taskbar...
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... change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. The software that are needed for system startup in the following information for more details. Using POST to most conditions of your Notebook PC. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook...
... change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. The software that are needed for system startup in the following information for more details. Using POST to most conditions of your Notebook PC. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook...
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... (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 69 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. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Aptio Setup Utility - BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for...
... (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 69 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. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Aptio Setup Utility - BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for...
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... 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 American Megatrends, Inc. 70 Notebook PC E-Manual Aptio Setup Utility - Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults...
... 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 American Megatrends, Inc. 70 Notebook PC E-Manual Aptio Setup Utility - Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults...
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... Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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'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. It also...
... Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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'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. It also...
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... E-Manual Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - 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. NOTE: Setting...
... E-Manual Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - 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. NOTE: Setting...
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... entered to boot or enter Setup. Type in a password then press . 3. Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, select Set Master Password. 2. 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...
... entered to boot or enter Setup. Type in a password then press . 3. Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, select Set Master Password. 2. 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...
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... the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. Connect your Notebook PC. 4. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 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 your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen...
... the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. Connect your Notebook PC. 4. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 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 your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen...
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... tap/click Next. Follow the succeeding steps to recover using a system image file. 6. In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. You can also choose Select a system image if your system image is in case your Notebook PC stops working. 82 Notebook PC E-Manual Choose an account you regularly backup your account password then tap/click Continue. 7. NOTE: We strongly...
... tap/click Next. Follow the succeeding steps to recover using a system image file. 6. In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. You can also choose Select a system image if your system image is in case your Notebook PC stops working. 82 Notebook PC E-Manual Choose an account you regularly backup your account password then tap/click Continue. 7. NOTE: We strongly...
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... by modes. 2. Department of substances harmful to the environment. Limited use and stand-by encouraging recycling. 5. Designed 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. 6. For more information on the keyboard. To wake your computer, click the mouse or press any key on...
... by modes. 2. Department of substances harmful to the environment. Limited use and stand-by encouraging recycling. 5. Designed 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. 6. For more information on the keyboard. To wake your computer, click the mouse or press any key on...