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... Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started 26 Install the battery pack (on selected models 26 Charge your Notebook PC 27 Lift to open the display panel 28 Press the power button 28 Gestures for the touchpad 29 Moving the pointer 29 One-finger gestures 30 Two-finger gestures 32 Three-finger gestures 33 Using the keyboard 34 Function keys 34 Function keys for ASUS Apps 35 Windows®8 keys 35 Multimedia control keys 36...
... Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started 26 Install the battery pack (on selected models 26 Charge your Notebook PC 27 Lift to open the display panel 28 Press the power button 28 Gestures for the touchpad 29 Moving the pointer 29 One-finger gestures 30 Two-finger gestures 32 Three-finger gestures 33 Using the keyboard 34 Function keys 34 Function keys for ASUS Apps 35 Windows®8 keys 35 Multimedia control keys 36...
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... Power-on Self-test (POST 74 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 74 BIOS ...74 Accessing BIOS 74 BIOS Settings...75 Troubleshoot...83 Refresh your PC 83 Reset your PC...84 Advanced options 85 Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC Installing a Random Access Memory (RAM) module 88 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive (HDD 92 Installing a new battery pack 98 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 102 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 104 Internal Modem Compliancy 105 Overview...105 Network Compatibility Declaration 105 Network...
... Power-on Self-test (POST 74 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 74 BIOS ...74 Accessing BIOS 74 BIOS Settings...75 Troubleshoot...83 Refresh your PC 83 Reset your PC...84 Advanced options 85 Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC Installing a Random Access Memory (RAM) module 88 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive (HDD 92 Installing a new battery pack 98 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 102 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 104 Internal Modem Compliancy 105 Overview...105 Network Compatibility Declaration 105 Network...
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... change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to use POST to use the different parts...
... change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to use POST to use the different parts...
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... Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not use your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use or expose your Notebook...
... Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not use your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use or expose your Notebook...
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... intuitive user experience. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a backlit keyboard. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the capital lock function is in sleep mode 16 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: • The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. • Some selected models come with a comfortable travel depth for typing. Status indicators The status indicators...
... intuitive user experience. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a backlit keyboard. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the capital lock function is in sleep mode 16 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: • The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. • Some selected models come with a comfortable travel depth for typing. Status indicators The status indicators...
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... 10%. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. Number lock indicator This indicator lights up when your keyboard for details: Color Status Solid Green The Notebook PC is plugged to 100%. Blinking Orange The Notebook PC is running on your Notebook PC is enabled. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of the keys on battery mode and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. Notebook PC E-Manual 17
... 10%. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. Number lock indicator This indicator lights up when your keyboard for details: Color Status Solid Green The Notebook PC is plugged to 100%. Blinking Orange The Notebook PC is running on your Notebook PC is enabled. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of the keys on battery mode and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. Notebook PC E-Manual 17
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... in place once it is inserted into the battery slot. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 Spring battery lock The spring battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in an unlocked position when removing the battery pack. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of your Notebook PC. When charged, the battery pack supplies power to a power source. Hard disk drive compartments These compartments are reserved spaces for playing...
... in place once it is inserted into the battery slot. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 Spring battery lock The spring battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in an unlocked position when removing the battery pack. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of your Notebook PC. When charged, the battery pack supplies power to a power source. Hard disk drive compartments These compartments are reserved spaces for playing...
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Microphone input jack port The microphone input jack port is used to connect your Notebook PC to quick charge mobile devices and can also use this port to connect your Notebook PC to amplified speakers or headphones. USB Charger+ allows you to connect your Notebook PC is backward compatible to Sony/Philips Digital Interconnect Format (S/PDIF) compliant devices. Mini DisplayPort/Thunderbolt port (varies by model) Use a Thunderbolt adapter to connect your Notebook PC to USB 2.0. Right Side Headphone output...
Microphone input jack port The microphone input jack port is used to connect your Notebook PC to quick charge mobile devices and can also use this port to connect your Notebook PC to amplified speakers or headphones. USB Charger+ allows you to connect your Notebook PC is backward compatible to Sony/Philips Digital Interconnect Format (S/PDIF) compliant devices. Mini DisplayPort/Thunderbolt port (varies by model) Use a Thunderbolt adapter to connect your Notebook PC to USB 2.0. Right Side Headphone output...
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... the touchpad 34 Notebook PC E-Manual Decreases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a backlit keyboard Increases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a backlit keyboard Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off Toggles the display mode 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...
... the touchpad 34 Notebook PC E-Manual Decreases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a backlit keyboard Increases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a backlit keyboard Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off Toggles the display mode 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...
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... back to launch ASUS apps. 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 switch between these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode, Theater Mode, Soft Mode, My Profile, and Normal. Toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to simulate the right-click functions. Notebook PC E-Manual 35 If you opened.
... back to launch ASUS apps. 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 switch between these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode, Theater Mode, Soft Mode, My Profile, and Normal. Toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to simulate the right-click functions. Notebook PC E-Manual 35 If you opened.
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..., a series of your Windows® 8 operating system. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC. Press the power button on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Watch this to guide you start your PC 5. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. Starting for the first time When you in to your Notebook PC for using Windows then click Accept. 4. From the setup screen...
..., a series of your Windows® 8 operating system. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC. Press the power button on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Watch this to guide you start your PC 5. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. Starting for the first time When you in to your Notebook PC for using Windows then click Accept. 4. From the setup screen...
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... battery mode. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on selected models only). This feature can also be used even while your Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (available on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. Notebook PC E-Manual 69 WARNING: If your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to quick-charge...
... battery mode. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on selected models only). This feature can also be used even while your Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (available on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. Notebook PC E-Manual 69 WARNING: If your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to quick-charge...
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... not change the BIOS settings only with the help of your Notebook PC. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that you turn on Self-test (POST) is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture. The default BIOS settings apply to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of a trained service personnel. Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During...
... not change the BIOS settings only with the help of your Notebook PC. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that you turn on Self-test (POST) is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture. The default BIOS settings apply to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of a trained service personnel. Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During...
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...On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Main Advance Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Launch CSM [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch PXE OpROM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 [Windows Boot Manager] [P1: Hitachi HTS547..] [Atheros Boot Agent] CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Network Device BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save...
...On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Main Advance Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Launch CSM [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch PXE OpROM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 [Windows Boot Manager] [P1: Hitachi HTS547..] [Atheros Boot Agent] CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Network Device BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save...
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... 76 Notebook PC E-Manual Main Advance Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Launch CSM [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch PXE OpROM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager] Boot Option #2 [P1: Hitachi HTS547..] Boot Option #3 Boot[AOtphteiroons#B1oot Agent] Atheros Boot Agent CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS P1: Hitachi HTS547575A9E384 Network Device BBS PrioWriintdioewss Boot Manager Add New Boot Option Disabled Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change...
... 76 Notebook PC E-Manual Main Advance Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Launch CSM [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch PXE OpROM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager] Boot Option #2 [P1: Hitachi HTS547..] Boot Option #3 Boot[AOtphteiroons#B1oot Agent] Atheros Boot Agent CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS P1: Hitachi HTS547575A9E384 Network Device BBS PrioWriintdioewss Boot Manager Add New Boot Option Disabled Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change...
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... enter Setup. To set ,then this only limits access to Setup and is set the password: 1. Security This menu allows you will be prompted to input this before entering your Notebook PC's operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you to set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security Secure Boot Control [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change...
... enter Setup. To set ,then this only limits access to Setup and is set the password: 1. Security This menu allows you will be prompted to input this before entering your Notebook PC's operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you to set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security Secure Boot Control [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change...
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...menu, you would like to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock then select Lock. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 Aptio Setup Utility - Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If LOCKED, all USB devices will be disabled External Ports CMOS Camera Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] Lock [UNLOCKED] USB Interface UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. To lock the USB...
...menu, you would like to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock then select Lock. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 Aptio Setup Utility - Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If LOCKED, all USB devices will be disabled External Ports CMOS Camera Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] Lock [UNLOCKED] USB Interface UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. To lock the USB...
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... HDD User Pwd Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security Secure Boot Control NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED [Disabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Type in a password then press . 3. Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to set up the user password. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive...
... HDD User Pwd Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security Secure Boot Control NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED [Disabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Type in a password then press . 3. Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to set up the user password. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive...
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... 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. 2. To update the BIOS: 1. Restart your configuration settings, select Save Changes and Exit before exiting the BIOS. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your model from filesystem device →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS...
... 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. 2. To update the BIOS: 1. Restart your configuration settings, select Save Changes and Exit before exiting the BIOS. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your model from filesystem device →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS...
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...and update BIOS. Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device Wake on Lid Open [Enabled] [Enabled] Press Enter to run the utility to its default settings. 82 Notebook PC E-Manual F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1231. Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled] ASUS USB Charger+ in the flash disk drive then press . Main AdvAAappnttciieoo SSeeBttouuoppt UUttiiSlleiicttuyyri--tyCCooppyySrraiivggehhtt& ((ECCx))it22001121 AAmmeerriiccaann MMeeggaattrreennddss,, IInncc.. Locate your downloaded BIOS file in battery mode [Disabled] Intel...
...and update BIOS. Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device Wake on Lid Open [Enabled] [Enabled] Press Enter to run the utility to its default settings. 82 Notebook PC E-Manual F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1231. Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled] ASUS USB Charger+ in the flash disk drive then press . Main AdvAAappnttciieoo SSeeBttouuoppt UUttiiSlleiicttuyyri--tyCCooppyySrraiivggehhtt& ((ECCx))it22001121 AAmmeerriiccaann MMeeggaattrreennddss,, IInncc.. Locate your downloaded BIOS file in battery mode [Disabled] Intel...
