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... Notebook PC Getting started 20 Charge your Notebook PC 20 Lift to open the display panel 21 Press the power button 21 Gestures for the touch screen (on selected models) and touchpad...22 Using the touch screen (on selected models 22 Using the touchpad 24 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 Windows® UI...35 Notebook PC E-Manual...
... Notebook PC Getting started 20 Charge your Notebook PC 20 Lift to open the display panel 21 Press the power button 21 Gestures for the touch screen (on selected models) and touchpad...22 Using the touch screen (on selected models 22 Using the touchpad 24 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 Windows® UI...35 Notebook PC E-Manual...
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Start screen...35 Windows® Apps 35 Hotspots...36 Working with Windows® apps 38 Launching apps 38 Customizing apps 38 Closing apps...40 Accessing the Apps screen 41 Charm bar...43 Snap feature...45 Other keyboard shortcuts 47 Connecting to wireless networks 49 Wi-Fi ...49 Bluetooth ...51 Airplane mode 53 Connecting to wired networks 54 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 54 Configuring a static IP network connection 58 Turning your Notebook PC...
Start screen...35 Windows® Apps 35 Hotspots...36 Working with Windows® apps 38 Launching apps 38 Customizing apps 38 Closing apps...40 Accessing the Apps screen 41 Charm bar...43 Snap feature...45 Other keyboard shortcuts 47 Connecting to wireless networks 49 Wi-Fi ...49 Bluetooth ...51 Airplane mode 53 Connecting to wired networks 54 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 54 Configuring a static IP network connection 58 Turning your Notebook PC...
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... place objects on or near your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. 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 near gas leaks. Do not use your Notebook PC. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture...
... place objects on or near your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. 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 near gas leaks. Do not use your Notebook PC. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture...
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... touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in this manual. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in sleep mode 14 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user...
... touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in this manual. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in sleep mode 14 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user...
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... PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is less than 95%. Using capital lock allows you to a power source and the battery power is activated. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's keyboard. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator (on battery mode and the battery power is accessing the internal storage drives. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of the battery's charge status. Blinking Orange The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is enabled. Solid...
... PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is less than 95%. Using capital lock allows you to a power source and the battery power is activated. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's keyboard. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator (on battery mode and the battery power is accessing the internal storage drives. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of the battery's charge status. Blinking Orange The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is enabled. Solid...
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... Notebook PC can block the vents. When working on model. WARNING! Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC are software-controlled. Air vents The air vents allow you to exit the Notebook PC. The bottom of the air vents or else overheating may vary in use or while charging the battery pack. The battery pack cannot be disassembled...
... Notebook PC can block the vents. When working on model. WARNING! Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC are software-controlled. Air vents The air vents allow you to exit the Notebook PC. The bottom of the air vents or else overheating may vary in use or while charging the battery pack. The battery pack cannot be disassembled...
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... to USB 2.0. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Power (DC) input port Insert the bundled power adapter into this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to an external display. The adapter may become warm to your Notebook PC. Right Side USB 3.0 port This Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and is connected to a power source. LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect to a local area network (LAN). HDMI port This port is...
... to USB 2.0. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Power (DC) input port Insert the bundled power adapter into this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to an external display. The adapter may become warm to your Notebook PC. Right Side USB 3.0 port This Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and is connected to a power source. LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect to a local area network (LAN). HDMI port This port is...
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...headphones. Memory card reader This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader slot that support SD card formats. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual You can also use this port to an external microphone. Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to secure your Notebook PC to connect your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers...
...headphones. Memory card reader This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader slot that support SD card formats. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual You can also use this port to an external microphone. Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to secure your Notebook PC to connect your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers...
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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 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 Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Notebook PC E-Manual 29 Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel 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 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 Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Notebook PC E-Manual 29 Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity.
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... the Start screen. 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 simulate the right-click functions. 30 Notebook PC E-Manual Toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to switch between these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode, Theater Mode, Soft Mode, My Profile, and Normal. Function keys for ASUS Apps Your Notebook...
... the Start screen. 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 simulate the right-click functions. 30 Notebook PC E-Manual Toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to switch between these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode, Theater Mode, Soft Mode, My Profile, and Normal. Function keys for ASUS Apps Your Notebook...
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... Notebook PC's keyboard. 34 Notebook PC E-Manual Starting for the first time When you in conifguring the basic settings of screens appear to your PC 5. Press the power button on your Notebook PC. 3. From the setup screen, pick a language to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. Watch this to use on your Notebook PC for the first time, a series...
... Notebook PC's keyboard. 34 Notebook PC E-Manual Starting for the first time When you in conifguring the basic settings of screens appear to your PC 5. Press the power button on your Notebook PC. 3. From the setup screen, pick a language to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. Watch this to use on your Notebook PC for the first time, a series...
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... BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. The Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST) is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. The software that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. Using...
... BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. The Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST) is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. The software that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. Using...
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... Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot Launch CSM [Disabled] [Disabled] Sets the system boot order Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager] Windows Boot Manager Disabled →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit VVeerrssiioonn 22..1145..11221296.. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option...
... Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot Launch CSM [Disabled] [Disabled] Sets the system boot order Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager] Windows Boot Manager Disabled →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit VVeerrssiioonn 22..1145..11221296.. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option...
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... Setup and is set,then this before entering BIOS. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Security This menu allows you to 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 NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED User Disabled [Disabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change...
... Setup and is set,then this before entering BIOS. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Security This menu allows you to 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 NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED User Disabled [Disabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change...
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.... 2. Leave the Create New Password field blank then press . 4. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. LAN Network Interface [UnLock] Wireless Network Interface [UnLock] HD AUDIO Interface [UnLock] SATA 2nd HDD Interface [UnLock] USB Interface Security LAN Network Interface Lock UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Notebook PC E-Manual 71 Type in the confirmation box then press . Aptio Setup Utility - To lock an interface...
.... 2. Leave the Create New Password field blank then press . 4. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. LAN Network Interface [UnLock] Wireless Network Interface [UnLock] HD AUDIO Interface [UnLock] SATA 2nd HDD Interface [UnLock] USB Interface Security LAN Network Interface Lock UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Notebook PC E-Manual 71 Type in the confirmation box then press . Aptio Setup Utility - To lock an interface...
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... you can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. USB Interface Security Through the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock then select Lock. 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 [UnLock] USB Interface UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓...
... you can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. USB Interface Security Through the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock then select Lock. 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 [UnLock] USB Interface UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓...
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... ONLY the user's password is set the HDD password: 1. 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 Password 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 User Disabled [Disabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt...
... ONLY the user's password is set the HDD password: 1. 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 Password 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 User Disabled [Disabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt...
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... setup after saving the changes. To update the BIOS: 1. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . 74 Notebook PC E-Manual Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Windows Boot Manager Launch EFI Shell from the ASUS website. 2. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC. 4. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive...
... setup after saving the changes. To update the BIOS: 1. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . 74 Notebook PC E-Manual Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Windows Boot Manager Launch EFI Shell from the ASUS website. 2. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC. 4. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive...
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... Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Locate your downloaded BIOS file in the flash disk drive then press . Notebook PC E-Manual 75 Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled] Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled] Intel AES-NI [Enabled] VT-d [Enabled] SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration DPTF Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. ASUSTek Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Winbond 25X/Q Series Current BIOS Platform: S400CA...
... Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Locate your downloaded BIOS file in the flash disk drive then press . Notebook PC E-Manual 75 Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled] Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled] Intel AES-NI [Enabled] VT-d [Enabled] SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration DPTF Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. ASUSTek Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Winbond 25X/Q Series Current BIOS Platform: S400CA...
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... 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. NOTE: We strongly recommend that you would like to prevent data loss in an external device or DVD. 8. Type your system to recover using a system image file. 6. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 Choose an account you regularly backup your account password...
... 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. NOTE: We strongly recommend that you would like to prevent data loss in an external device or DVD. 8. Type your system to recover using a system image file. 6. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 Choose an account you regularly backup your account password...
