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... Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started 24 Install the battery pack 24 Charge your Notebook PC 25 Lift to open the display panel 26 Press the power button 26 Gestures for the touch screen and touchpad 27 Using the touch screen 27 Using the touchpad 29 Using the keyboard 34 Function keys 34 Function keys for ASUS Apps 35 Windows®8 keys 35 Multimedia control keys 36 Numeric keypad (on selected models 36 Using ASUS Vivo key (on selected models 37 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for...
... Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started 24 Install the battery pack 24 Charge your Notebook PC 25 Lift to open the display panel 26 Press the power button 26 Gestures for the touch screen and touchpad 27 Using the touch screen 27 Using the touchpad 29 Using the keyboard 34 Function keys 34 Function keys for ASUS Apps 35 Windows®8 keys 35 Multimedia control keys 36 Numeric keypad (on selected models 36 Using ASUS Vivo key (on selected models 37 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for...
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... Start screen...41 Windows® Apps 41 Hotspots...42 Working with Windows® apps 44 Launching apps 44 Customizing apps 44 Closing apps...46 Accessing the Apps screen 47 Charms bar...49 Snap feature...51 Other keyboard shortcuts 53 Connecting to wireless networks 55 Wi-Fi ...55 Bluetooth ...57 Airplane mode 59 Connecting to wired networks 60 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 60 Configuring a static IP network connection 64 Turning your Notebook...
... Start screen...41 Windows® Apps 41 Hotspots...42 Working with Windows® apps 44 Launching apps 44 Customizing apps 44 Closing apps...46 Accessing the Apps screen 47 Charms bar...49 Snap feature...51 Other keyboard shortcuts 53 Connecting to wireless networks 55 Wi-Fi ...55 Bluetooth ...57 Airplane mode 59 Connecting to wired networks 60 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 60 Configuring a static IP network connection 64 Turning your Notebook...
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Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC Installing a Random Access Memory (RAM) module 88 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive (HDD 91 Installing a new battery pack 95 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 98 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 100 Internal Modem Compliancy 101 Overview...101 Network Compatibility Declaration 101 Network Compatibility Declaration 102 Non-Voice Equipment 102 Federal Communications Commission Statement 104 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 106 Declaration of Conformity...
Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC Installing a Random Access Memory (RAM) module 88 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive (HDD 91 Installing a new battery pack 95 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 98 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 100 Internal Modem Compliancy 101 Overview...101 Network Compatibility Declaration 101 Network Compatibility Declaration 102 Non-Voice Equipment 102 Federal Communications Commission Statement 104 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 106 Declaration of Conformity...
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...; 8 operating system. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 5: Power...
...; 8 operating system. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 5: Power...
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... from your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not place objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not expose your Notebook PC near gas leaks. Do not use your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC. Do...
... from your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not place objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not expose your Notebook PC near gas leaks. Do not use your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC. Do...
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... selected models) Press this manual. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using ASUS Vivo key section in this manual. For more information, refer to the Gestures for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Camera The built-in camera allows you to turn your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 13 You can be used for the touch screen and touchpad section...
... selected models) Press this manual. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using ASUS Vivo key section in this manual. For more information, refer to the Gestures for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Camera The built-in camera allows you to turn your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 13 You can be used for the touch screen and touchpad section...
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... direction keys. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. Numeric keypad (on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is turned on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for typing. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is in sleep mode. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls...
... direction keys. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. Numeric keypad (on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is turned on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for typing. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is in sleep mode. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls...
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Number lock indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is enabled. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is accessing the internal storage drives. This allows you to use some of the keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters ...
Number lock indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is enabled. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is accessing the internal storage drives. This allows you to use some of the keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters ...
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... the battery pack secured. Manual battery lock The manual battery lock is connected to exit the Notebook PC. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of your Notebook PC. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Random-access memory module (RAM) compartment The RAM compartment allows you to add RAM memory modules to insert or remove the battery pack. IMPORTANT! Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook PC is used to your Notebook...
... the battery pack secured. Manual battery lock The manual battery lock is connected to exit the Notebook PC. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of your Notebook PC. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Random-access memory module (RAM) compartment The RAM compartment allows you to add RAM memory modules to insert or remove the battery pack. IMPORTANT! Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook PC is used to your Notebook...
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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 Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up 34 Notebook PC E-Manual Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity.
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 Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up 34 Notebook PC E-Manual Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity.
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... a special set of function keys that can be used as below: Press this key to go back to the last app you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used 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...
... a special set of function keys that can be used as below: Press this key to go back to the last app you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used 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...
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... setup screen appears. 2. Press the power button on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 40 Notebook PC E-Manual Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. Starting for the first time When you start your Notebook PC for the first time: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings...
... setup screen appears. 2. Press the power button on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 40 Notebook PC E-Manual Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. Starting for the first time When you start your Notebook PC for the first time: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings...
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... access the BIOS settings or 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 the Notebook PC's architecture. The Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on or restart your Notebook PC. Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you to system instability or boot failure. You may result to run troubleshooting options using the function keys...
... access the BIOS settings or 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 the Notebook PC's architecture. The Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on or restart your Notebook PC. Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you to system instability or boot failure. You may result to run troubleshooting options using the function keys...
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... Boot Security 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.. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility - BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens...
... Boot Security 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.. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility - BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens...
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... 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 Opt. It also allows you to control the access to confirm the password then press . 76 Notebook PC E-Manual If ONLY the user's password is set the password: 1. To set , then this is only asked for when entering Setup...
... 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 Opt. It also allows you to control the access to confirm the password then press . 76 Notebook PC E-Manual If ONLY the user's password is set the password: 1. To set , then this is only asked for when entering Setup...
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... the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. 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 ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC...
... the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. 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 ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC...
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... MMeeggaattrreennddss,, IInncc.. 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. Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up the user password.
... MMeeggaattrreennddss,, IInncc.. 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. Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up the user password.
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... press during POST. 5. 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. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . 80 Notebook PC E-Manual Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Windows Boot Manager Launch EFI Shell from the...
... press during POST. 5. 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. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . 80 Notebook PC E-Manual Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Windows Boot Manager Launch EFI Shell from the...
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... USB Configuration Network Stack →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 6. Notebook PC E-Manual 81 Main AdvAAappnttciieoo SSeeBttouuoppt UUttiiSlleiicttuyyri--tyCCooppyySrraiivggehhtt& ((ECCx))it22001121 AAmmeerriiccaann MMeeggaattrreennddss,, IInncc.. Locate your downloaded BIOS file in the flash disk drive then press . After the BIOS update process, select Exit > Restore Defaults to restore the system to select and update BIOS. ASUSTek Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE...
... USB Configuration Network Stack →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 6. Notebook PC E-Manual 81 Main AdvAAappnttciieoo SSeeBttouuoppt UUttiiSlleiicttuyyri--tyCCooppyySrraiivggehhtt& ((ECCx))it22001121 AAmmeerriiccaann MMeeggaattrreennddss,, IInncc.. Locate your downloaded BIOS file in the flash disk drive then press . After the BIOS update process, select Exit > Restore Defaults to restore the system to select and update BIOS. ASUSTek Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE...
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... your account password then tap Continue. 7. 4. NOTE: We strongly recommend that you would like to prevent data loss in an external device or DVD. 8. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 Follow the succeeding steps to complete the system image recovery procedure. Type your Notebook PC stops working. Select Use the latest available system image (recommended), then tap Next. In the Advanced options screen, select System...
... your account password then tap Continue. 7. 4. NOTE: We strongly recommend that you would like to prevent data loss in an external device or DVD. 8. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 Follow the succeeding steps to complete the system image recovery procedure. Type your Notebook PC stops working. Select Use the latest available system image (recommended), then tap Next. In the Advanced options screen, select System...
