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... Side...23 Front Side...24 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...26 Charge your Notebook PC 26 Lift to open the display panel 28 Press the power button 28 Gestures for the touch screen and touchpad 29 Using the touch screen 29 Using the touchpad...31 Using the keyboard 38 Function keys...38 Function keys for ASUS Apps 39 Windows®8 keys...40 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 40 Numeric keypad (on selected models 41 Using the optical drive 42 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Side...23 Front Side...24 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...26 Charge your Notebook PC 26 Lift to open the display panel 28 Press the power button 28 Gestures for the touch screen and touchpad 29 Using the touch screen 29 Using the touchpad...31 Using the keyboard 38 Function keys...38 Function keys for ASUS Apps 39 Windows®8 keys...40 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 40 Numeric keypad (on selected models 41 Using the optical drive 42 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... 86 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 86 BIOS...86 Accessing BIOS...86 BIOS Settings...87 Troubleshoot...97 Refresh your PC...97 Reset your PC...98 Advanced options...99 Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC Upgrading memory modules 102 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 108 Hardware FAQs...109 Software FAQs...112 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 116 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 118 Internal Modem Compliancy 118 Overview...119 Network...
... 86 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 86 BIOS...86 Accessing BIOS...86 BIOS Settings...87 Troubleshoot...97 Refresh your PC...97 Reset your PC...98 Advanced options...99 Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC Upgrading memory modules 102 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 108 Hardware FAQs...109 Software FAQs...112 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 116 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 118 Internal Modem Compliancy 118 Overview...119 Network...
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... liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your...
... liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your...
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..., refer to the ASUS VivoBook section in this key to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when the number lock function is enabled. Using capital lock allows you to launch the ASUS VivoBook app. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is activated. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is activated. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is accessing the internal storage drives.
..., refer to the ASUS VivoBook section in this key to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when the number lock function is enabled. Using capital lock allows you to launch the ASUS VivoBook app. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is activated. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is activated. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is accessing the internal storage drives.
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... this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for numeric input and as pointer direction keys. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual.
... this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for numeric input and as pointer direction keys. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual.
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... disc formats such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. Optical disc drive eject button Press this port to connect your Notebook PC to eject the optical drive tray. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual USB 2.0 port This USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as CDs, DVDs, recordable discs, or rewritable discs. You can also use this button to amplified speakers or headphones. Right Side 15" and 14" model Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports...
... disc formats such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. Optical disc drive eject button Press this port to connect your Notebook PC to eject the optical drive tray. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual USB 2.0 port This USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as CDs, DVDs, recordable discs, or rewritable discs. You can also use this button to amplified speakers or headphones. Right Side 15" and 14" model Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports...
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Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. 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. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off 38 Notebook PC E-Manual
Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. 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. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off 38 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the Start screen. Multimedia control keys (on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you opened. Press in your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below . Stop Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to simulate the right-click functions. Press this key to go back to the last app you...
... are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the Start screen. Multimedia control keys (on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you opened. Press in your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below . Stop Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to simulate the right-click functions. Press this key to go back to the last app you...
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... your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in to guide you in configuring the basic settings of your Notebook PC. 3. To start your computer for the first time: 1. Press the power button on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. From the setup screen, pick...
... your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in to guide you in configuring the basic settings of your Notebook PC. 3. To start your computer for the first time: 1. Press the power button on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. From the setup screen, pick...
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Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. Action button Modes Capture button Webcam settings 74 Face tracking button Zoom in thumbnail view. The archive toolbar displays a function's saved files in /out Notebook PC E-Manual To launch LifeFrame Press . Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using this app.
Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. Action button Modes Capture button Webcam settings 74 Face tracking button Zoom in thumbnail view. The archive toolbar displays a function's saved files in /out Notebook PC E-Manual To launch LifeFrame Press . Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using this app.
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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 84 Notebook PC E-Manual
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 84 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... POST. 86 Notebook PC E-Manual We strongly recommend that you turn on Self Test (POST) is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture. You may result to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of software-controlled diagnostic tests that requires further BIOS settings or updates. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC. The software that are needed for system startup in the...
... POST. 86 Notebook PC E-Manual We strongly recommend that you turn on Self Test (POST) is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture. You may result to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of software-controlled diagnostic tests that requires further BIOS settings or updates. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC. The software that are needed for system startup in the...
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... Boot Option #1. Notebook PC E-Manual 87 Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. Aptio Setup Utility - 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...
... Boot Option #1. Notebook PC E-Manual 87 Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. Aptio Setup Utility - 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...
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.... Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American...
.... Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American...
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... Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is a power on password and must be entered to your Notebook PC. Aptio Setup Utility - Notebook PC E-Manual 89 If ONLY the user's password is set, then this 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. The password...
... Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is a power on password and must be entered to your Notebook PC. Aptio Setup Utility - Notebook PC E-Manual 89 If ONLY the user's password is set, then this 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. The password...
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..., Inc. To lock the USB interface: 1. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock or unlock ports and devices. 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. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would...
..., Inc. To lock the USB interface: 1. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock or unlock ports and devices. 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. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would...
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...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. Notebook PC E-Manual 95 Connect your flash disk drive to your model from the ASUS website. 2. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change...
...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. Notebook PC E-Manual 95 Connect your flash disk drive to your model from the ASUS website. 2. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change...
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... to resetting your Notebook PC. Internet connection information 108 Notebook PC E-Manual Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using the Notebook PC at least a month), we recommend that you have the latest security settings. • Use ASUS Live Update to update ASUS-exclusive applications, drivers and utilities in your Notebook PC: - Refer to the ASUS Tutor installed in your Notebook PC for your data and make it a point to create a backup data...
... to resetting your Notebook PC. Internet connection information 108 Notebook PC E-Manual Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using the Notebook PC at least a month), we recommend that you have the latest security settings. • Use ASUS Live Update to update ASUS-exclusive applications, drivers and utilities in your Notebook PC: - Refer to the ASUS Tutor installed in your Notebook PC for your data and make it a point to create a backup data...
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Why is my touchpad not working ? When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? My battery LED indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your speakers were set to your Notebook PC and remove it. • Unlock the I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? • Press to enable your system's BIOS. What...
Why is my touchpad not working ? When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? My battery LED indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your speakers were set to your Notebook PC and remove it. • Unlock the I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? • Press to enable your system's BIOS. What...
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... keyboard. My Notebook PC's touchpad is set to configure the settings. 9. What should I already connected my headphone into the right jack port? You can I change this feature and use the said keys for inputting letters. If yes, disable this function. • Press . 11. Instead of the following suggestions: • Check if ASUS Smart Gesture is not working. 8. Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to disable touchpad by pressing . 10. My Notebook...
... keyboard. My Notebook PC's touchpad is set to configure the settings. 9. What should I already connected my headphone into the right jack port? You can I change this feature and use the said keys for inputting letters. If yes, disable this function. • Press . 11. Instead of the following suggestions: • Check if ASUS Smart Gesture is not working. 8. Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to disable touchpad by pressing . 10. My Notebook...