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... on the Start Screen 12 Accessing All Apps 13 Charm bar...15 Inside the Charm bar 16 Snap feature...17 Wi-Fi connection 18 Disabling Airplane mode 18 Enabling Wi-Fi 18 Function keys...20 Function keys for ASUS Apps 21 Featured ASUS Apps 22 LifeFrame...22 Power4Gear Hybrid 24 USB Charger 26 Instant On...28 Remove everything and reinstall Windows 29 Shutting down your Notebook PC...
... on the Start Screen 12 Accessing All Apps 13 Charm bar...15 Inside the Charm bar 16 Snap feature...17 Wi-Fi connection 18 Disabling Airplane mode 18 Enabling Wi-Fi 18 Function keys...20 Function keys for ASUS Apps 21 Featured ASUS Apps 22 LifeFrame...22 Power4Gear Hybrid 24 USB Charger 26 Instant On...28 Remove everything and reinstall Windows 29 Shutting down your Notebook PC...
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... tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in just one -stop hub for live tiles This group of applications can be customized to provide a one place. It helps organize all the programs and applications you can use and share through network connections. A screen resolution of them represent a specific function that you need in /out button for work and play on your Notebook...
... tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in just one -stop hub for live tiles This group of applications can be customized to provide a one place. It helps organize all the programs and applications you can use and share through network connections. A screen resolution of them represent a specific function that you need in /out button for work and play on your Notebook...
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Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch and customize your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to launch it . Press tab twice then use the arrow keys to launch the app you chose. Closing apps 1. From the launched app's screen, press... on the Start Screen Move, resize, or unpin apps from the Start screen, right-click on the app to a new location. Move your mouse pointer on the app then drag to activate its settings then click on the icon. 12 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 12 8/13/12 2:47:58 PM Press enter to browse ...
Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch and customize your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to launch it . Press tab twice then use the arrow keys to launch the app you chose. Closing apps 1. From the launched app's screen, press... on the Start Screen Move, resize, or unpin apps from the Start screen, right-click on the app to a new location. Move your mouse pointer on the app then drag to activate its settings then click on the icon. 12 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 12 8/13/12 2:47:58 PM Press enter to browse ...
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Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. fn + f9 launches the Touchpad app for Notebook PC models with a keyboard backlight fn + f4 (on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. fn + f3 (on selected models) decreases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a keyboard backlight fn + f5 decreases display brightness fn + f6 increases display brightness fn + f7 turns the display panel off fn + f8 activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second...
Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. fn + f9 launches the Touchpad app for Notebook PC models with a keyboard backlight fn + f4 (on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. fn + f3 (on selected models) decreases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a keyboard backlight fn + f5 decreases display brightness fn + f6 increases display brightness fn + f7 turns the display panel off fn + f8 activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second...
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... USB Charger+ icon on battery power. Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you to quick charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your Notebook PC is running on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. NOTE: USB Charger+ is available in battery mode. 26 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 26 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM This also allows you set the charge limit when your connected device overheats, remove...
... USB Charger+ icon on battery power. Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you to quick charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your Notebook PC is running on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. NOTE: USB Charger+ is available in battery mode. 26 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 26 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM This also allows you set the charge limit when your connected device overheats, remove...
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... Charge your Notebook PC 22 Lift to open the display panel 23 Press the power button 23 Gestures for the touchpad 24 Moving the pointer 24 One-finger gestures 25 Two-finger gestures 27 Three-finger gestures 28 Using the keyboard 29 Function keys 29 Function keys for ASUS Apps 30 Windows®8 keys 30 Multimedia control keys 31 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 34 Windows® 8 lock screen 34 Notebook...
... Charge your Notebook PC 22 Lift to open the display panel 23 Press the power button 23 Gestures for the touchpad 24 Moving the pointer 24 One-finger gestures 25 Two-finger gestures 27 Three-finger gestures 28 Using the keyboard 29 Function keys 29 Function keys for ASUS Apps 30 Windows®8 keys 30 Multimedia control keys 31 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 34 Windows® 8 lock screen 34 Notebook...
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Notebook PC E-Manual Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use your Notebook PC near gas leaks. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Use a ...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. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC...
Notebook PC E-Manual Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use your Notebook PC near gas leaks. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Use a ...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. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC...
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Camera The built-in microphone can also use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia files on your Notebook PC. It also enables you to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. NOTE: • The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. • Some selected models come with a comfortable travel depth for photos, videos, and other multimedia functions. Power button Press the power button to turn your...
Camera The built-in microphone can also use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia files on your Notebook PC. It also enables you to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. NOTE: • The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. • Some selected models come with a comfortable travel depth for photos, videos, and other multimedia functions. Power button Press the power button to turn your...
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... memory card reader slot that supports MMC, SD, and SDHC card formats. USB Charger+ allows you to a standard VGA-compatible device, such as monitors or projectors. VGA port This port allows you to quick charge mobile devices and can be used even while your Notebook PC to connect your Notebook PC is HDCP compliant for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector and is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on selected models). HDMI port This port...
... memory card reader slot that supports MMC, SD, and SDHC card formats. USB Charger+ allows you to a standard VGA-compatible device, such as monitors or projectors. VGA port This port allows you to quick charge mobile devices and can be used even while your Notebook PC to connect your Notebook PC is HDCP compliant for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector and is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on selected models). HDMI port This port...
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... disables the touchpad Notebook PC E-Manual 29 Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on 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. (on selected models) Decreases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a backlit keyboard (on selected models) Increases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a backlit keyboard Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off Activates...
... disables the touchpad Notebook PC E-Manual 29 Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on 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. (on selected models) Decreases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a backlit keyboard (on selected models) Increases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a backlit keyboard Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off Activates...
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... functions. 30 Notebook PC E-Manual If you opened. Launches the ASUS LifeFrame app Launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the Start screen. Press this key to switch between these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode, Theater Mode, Soft Mode, My Profile, and Normal. Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns...
... functions. 30 Notebook PC E-Manual If you opened. Launches the ASUS LifeFrame app Launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the Start screen. Press this key to switch between these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode, Theater Mode, Soft Mode, My Profile, and Normal. Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns...
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... the power button on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 34 Notebook PC E-Manual Carefully read the License Terms. Tick I accept the terms for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC. 3. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC. To start your computer for the first time, a series of your Windows® 8 operating...
... the power button on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 34 Notebook PC E-Manual Carefully read the License Terms. Tick I accept the terms for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC. 3. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC. To start your computer for the first time, a series of your Windows® 8 operating...
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... Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you to system instability or boot failure. You may result to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you turn on Self-test (POST) is installed as a permanent part of a trained service personnel. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the...
... Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you to system instability or boot failure. You may result to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you turn on Self-test (POST) is installed as a permanent part of a trained service personnel. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the...
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...Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility - Main Advance Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Skip USB [Enabled] Launch CSM [Enabled] Launch PXE OpROM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 Network Device BBS Priorities Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] [P1: Hitachi HTS547..] [Atheros Boot Agent] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Boot...
...Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility - Main Advance Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Skip USB [Enabled] Launch CSM [Enabled] Launch PXE OpROM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 Network Device BBS Priorities Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] [P1: Hitachi HTS547..] [Atheros Boot Agent] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Boot...
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... [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Skip USB [Enabled] Launch CSM [Enabled] Launch PXE OpROM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 Boot[WOipntdioowns#B1oot Manager] Atheros Boot[PA1g:enHtitachi HTS547..] P1: Hitachi [HATtSh5e4r7o5s75BAo9oEt38A4gent] Windows Boot Manager Network Device BBS PrioDriistaibelsed Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. 2. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults...
... [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Skip USB [Enabled] Launch CSM [Enabled] Launch PXE OpROM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 Boot[WOipntdioowns#B1oot Manager] Atheros Boot[PA1g:enHtitachi HTS547..] P1: Hitachi [HATtSh5e4r7o5s75BAo9oEt38A4gent] Windows Boot Manager Network Device BBS PrioDriistaibelsed Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. 2. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults...
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... Password Set User Password I /O) interface, and USB interface. Main Advance Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set the password: 1. The password length must be entered to boot or enter Setup. It also allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED User Enabled [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change...
... Password Set User Password I /O) interface, and USB interface. Main Advance Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set the password: 1. The password length must be entered to boot or enter Setup. It also allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED User Enabled [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change...
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...UnLock] If LOCKED, all USB devices will be disabled External Ports Bluetooth CMOS Camera Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] Lock [UnLock] USB [IUnNtLeOrCfKaEcDe] UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. USB Interface Security Through the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to lock then select Lock. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports...
...UnLock] If LOCKED, all USB devices will be disabled External Ports Bluetooth CMOS Camera Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] Lock [UnLock] USB [IUnNtLeOrCfKaEcDe] UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. USB Interface Security Through the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to lock then select Lock. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports...
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...1. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to confirm the password then press . 4. Re-type to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** Administrator Password Status User Password Status Administrator Password User Password HDD User Pwd Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup Disabled [Disabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt.
...1. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to confirm the password then press . 4. Re-type to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** Administrator Password Status User Password Status Administrator Password User Password HDD User Pwd Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup Disabled [Disabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt.
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... exiting the BIOS. Restart your model from filesystem device →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Main Advance Boot Security Save & Exit Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Notebook PC E-Manual 75 Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Atheros Boot Agent P1: Hitachi HTS547575A9E384 Windows Boot Manager Launch EFI Shell from the ASUS website...
... exiting the BIOS. Restart your model from filesystem device →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Main Advance Boot Security Save & Exit Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Notebook PC E-Manual 75 Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Atheros Boot Agent P1: Hitachi HTS547575A9E384 Windows Boot Manager Launch EFI Shell from the ASUS website...
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... Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device Wake on Lid Open [Enabled] [Enabled] Press Enter to run the utility to its default settings. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual Locate your downloaded BIOS file in battery mode [Disabled] Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled] Intel AES-NI [Enabled] SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation Intel (R) Thunderbolt USB Configuration Network Stack →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. ASUSTek Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L Series Current...
... Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device Wake on Lid Open [Enabled] [Enabled] Press Enter to run the utility to its default settings. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual Locate your downloaded BIOS file in battery mode [Disabled] Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled] Intel AES-NI [Enabled] SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation Intel (R) Thunderbolt USB Configuration Network Stack →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. ASUSTek Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L Series Current...