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......19 Left Side...20 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 touch screen panel and touchpad 27 Using the touch screen panel 27 Using the touchpad...29 Using the keyboard 36 Function keys...36 Function keys for ASUS Apps 37 Windows®8 keys...38 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 40 Windows® 8 lock screen 40 Windows® UI...41 Notebook PC E-Manual
......19 Left Side...20 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 touch screen panel and touchpad 27 Using the touch screen panel 27 Using the touchpad...29 Using the keyboard 36 Function keys...36 Function keys for ASUS Apps 37 Windows®8 keys...38 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 40 Windows® 8 lock screen 40 Windows® UI...41 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... network connection 65 Turning your Notebook PC off 66 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 66 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 68 Power4Gear Hybrid...68 ASUS VivoBook app launcher 72 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 80 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 80 BIOS...80 Accessing BIOS...80 BIOS Settings...81 Troubleshoot...91 Refresh your PC...91 Reset your PC...92 Advanced options...93 Notebook...
... network connection 65 Turning your Notebook PC off 66 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 66 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 68 Power4Gear Hybrid...68 ASUS VivoBook app launcher 72 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 80 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 80 BIOS...80 Accessing BIOS...80 BIOS Settings...81 Troubleshoot...91 Refresh your PC...91 Reset your PC...92 Advanced options...93 Notebook...
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Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 96 Hardware FAQs...97 Software FAQs...100 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 104 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 106 Internal Modem Compliancy 106 Overview...107 Network Compatibility Declaration 107 Non-Voice Equipment 107 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 109 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 110 Declaration of...
Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 96 Hardware FAQs...97 Software FAQs...100 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 104 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 106 Internal Modem Compliancy 106 Overview...107 Network Compatibility Declaration 107 Non-Voice Equipment 107 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 109 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 110 Declaration of...
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... how to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This...
... how to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This...
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... liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Notebook PC E-Manual Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene...
... liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Notebook PC E-Manual Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene...
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... accessing the internal storage drives. Color Solid Green Solid Orange Blinking Orange Lights off Status The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source and the battery power is between 10% to 100%. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is less than 10%. Using capital lock allows you to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights...
... accessing the internal storage drives. Color Solid Green Solid Orange Blinking Orange Lights off Status The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source and the battery power is between 10% to 100%. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is less than 10%. Using capital lock allows you to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights...
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NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Using the touchpad section in this manual. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: For more information, refer to the ASUS VivoBook app launcher section in this key to navigate onscreen, providing...
NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Using the touchpad section in this manual. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: For more information, refer to the ASUS VivoBook app launcher section in this key to navigate onscreen, providing...
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Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off 36 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 36 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.
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... the power button on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 40 Notebook PC E-Manual To start your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of your PC 5. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating...
... the power button on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 40 Notebook PC E-Manual To start your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of your PC 5. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating...
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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 Notebook PC E-Manual 77
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 Notebook PC E-Manual 77
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... a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that requires further BIOS settings or updates. Using POST to the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during POST. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you change the default BIOS settings except...
... a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that requires further BIOS settings or updates. Using POST to the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during POST. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you change the default BIOS settings except...
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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 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Notebook PC E-Manual 81 BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. You may differ by model and territory. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10...
... 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Notebook PC E-Manual 81 BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. You may differ by model and territory. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10...
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2. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 82 Notebook PC E-Manual 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 ...
2. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 82 Notebook PC E-Manual 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 ...
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... 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. If ONLY the user's password is set, then this is a power on password and must be entered to your Notebook PC. Set Administrator Password. In Setup, the User will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - Security This menu...
... 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. If ONLY the user's password is set, then this is a power on password and must be entered to your Notebook PC. Set Administrator Password. In Setup, the User will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - Security This menu...
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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 also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 86 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: Setting...
... [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 also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 86 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: Setting...
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... a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - Main AdvaAnpcteido SeBtouopt UtiSleictuyri-tyCopySraivgeht& (ECx)it2011 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 a flash disk drive. 3. F1 : General...
... a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - Main AdvaAnpcteido SeBtouopt UtiSleictuyri-tyCopySraivgeht& (ECx)it2011 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 a flash disk drive. 3. F1 : General...
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... external devices and ensure you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you have the latest security settings. • Use ASUS Live Update to update ASUS-exclusive applications, drivers and utilities in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using force shutdown to turn off your Notebook PC. • Always backup your operating systems and other installed applications - Backup data - Log in your Notebook PC for your data and make...
... external devices and ensure you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you have the latest security settings. • Use ASUS Live Update to update ASUS-exclusive applications, drivers and utilities in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using force shutdown to turn off your Notebook PC. • Always backup your operating systems and other installed applications - Backup data - Log in your Notebook PC for your data and make...
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... working ? When I /O Interface Security in this manual. 7. My battery LED indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your speakers were set to disable the touchpad when connecting an external pointing device. 6. You may also disconnect the power adapter or battery pack, wait for a minute, then reconnect them again to your local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. 4. Contact your Notebook PC and remove it. • Unlock the I play audio...
... working ? When I /O Interface Security in this manual. 7. My battery LED indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your speakers were set to disable the touchpad when connecting an external pointing device. 6. You may also disconnect the power adapter or battery pack, wait for a minute, then reconnect them again to your local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. 4. Contact your Notebook PC and remove it. • Unlock the I play audio...
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Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to turn off this feature and use the said keys for inputting letters. If yes, disable this ? Press the key or (on selected models) on my keyboard displays numbers. Notebook PC E-Manual 99 Make sure that nothing accidentally touches or presses on your Notebook PC to configure the settings. 9. What should I already connected my headphone into the right jack port? You can try doing any of...
Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to turn off this feature and use the said keys for inputting letters. If yes, disable this ? Press the key or (on selected models) on my keyboard displays numbers. Notebook PC E-Manual 99 Make sure that nothing accidentally touches or presses on your Notebook PC to configure the settings. 9. What should I already connected my headphone into the right jack port? You can try doing any of...
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... power indicator lights up but not my drive activity indicator. You can I turn on your Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your Notebook PC. • Remove any of the following suggestions: • Force shutdown your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem. When I fix this? My Notebook PC boots slower than four (4) seconds. Software FAQs 1. How can try doing any key to fix this message: "Remove disks or other media...
... power indicator lights up but not my drive activity indicator. You can I turn on your Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your Notebook PC. • Remove any of the following suggestions: • Force shutdown your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem. When I fix this? My Notebook PC boots slower than four (4) seconds. Software FAQs 1. How can try doing any key to fix this message: "Remove disks or other media...