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... 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 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 38 Windows® 8 lock screen 38 Windows® UI...39 Notebook PC E-Manual...
... 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 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 38 Windows® 8 lock screen 38 Windows® UI...39 Notebook PC E-Manual...
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... IP network connection 62 Turning your Notebook PC off 63 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 63 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 66 LifeFrame...66 Power4Gear Hybrid 68 Instant On...69 ASUS VivoBook Instant Functions 70 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 78 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 78 BIOS ...78 Accessing BIOS 78 BIOS Settings...79 Troubleshoot...86 Refresh your PC 86 Reset...
... IP network connection 62 Turning your Notebook PC off 63 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 63 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 66 LifeFrame...66 Power4Gear Hybrid 68 Instant On...69 ASUS VivoBook Instant Functions 70 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 78 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 78 BIOS ...78 Accessing BIOS 78 BIOS Settings...79 Troubleshoot...86 Refresh your PC 86 Reset...
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Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC Installing a Random Access Memory (RAM) module 92 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive (HDD 95 Installing a new battery pack 99 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 Compatibility Declaration 106 Non-Voice Equipment 106 Federal Communications Commission Statement 108 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 110 Declaration of Conformity...
Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC Installing a Random Access Memory (RAM) module 92 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive (HDD 95 Installing a new battery pack 99 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 Compatibility Declaration 106 Non-Voice Equipment 106 Federal Communications Commission Statement 108 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 110 Declaration of Conformity...
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... section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the process of replacing and upgrading parts of your Notebook PC.
... section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the process of replacing and upgrading parts of your Notebook PC.
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... liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. 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. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other...
... liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. 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. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other...
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.... Notebook PC E-Manual 13 Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for about four (4) seconds until your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built-in use the power button to put your Notebook PC to launch the ASUS VivoBook app. ASUS Vivo key Press this manual. You can be used for the touch screen and touchpad section in this key to sleep or hibernate mode...
.... Notebook PC E-Manual 13 Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for about four (4) seconds until your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built-in use the power button to put your Notebook PC to launch the ASUS VivoBook app. ASUS Vivo key Press this manual. You can be used for the touch screen and touchpad section in this key to sleep or hibernate mode...
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... a comfortable travel depth for numeric input and as pointer direction keys. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Numeric keypad section in this manual. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for typing. Numeric keypad (on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in sleep mode. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual
... a comfortable travel depth for numeric input and as pointer direction keys. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Numeric keypad section in this manual. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for typing. Numeric keypad (on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in sleep mode. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Spring battery lock The spring battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in an unlocked position when removing the battery pack. Hard disk drive compartment This compartment is connected to a power source. Random-access memory module (RAM) compartment The RAM compartment allows you to add RAM memory modules to your Notebook PC. Manual battery lock The manual battery lock is inserted into the battery slot. WARNING! Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or...
Spring battery lock The spring battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in an unlocked position when removing the battery pack. Hard disk drive compartment This compartment is connected to a power source. Random-access memory module (RAM) compartment The RAM compartment allows you to add RAM memory modules to your Notebook PC. Manual battery lock The manual battery lock is inserted into the battery slot. WARNING! Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or...
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... work . Manual eject hole The manual eject hole 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. You can also use this button to eject the optical drive tray. Optical drive electronic eject button Press this port to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone. Right Side Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook...
... work . Manual eject hole The manual eject hole 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. You can also use this button to eject the optical drive tray. Optical drive electronic eject button Press this port to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone. Right Side Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook...
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Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up 34 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 Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up 34 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.
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... Start screen, press this key to go back to the Start screen. Notebook PC E-Manual 35 Press this key to switch between these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode, Theater Mode, Soft Mode, My Profile, and Normal. If you opened. Toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to simulate the right-click functions. Function keys for ASUS Apps Your Notebook PC also comes with a special set of function keys that can be used...
... Start screen, press this key to go back to the Start screen. Notebook PC E-Manual 35 Press this key to switch between these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode, Theater Mode, Soft Mode, My Profile, and Normal. If you opened. Toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to simulate the right-click functions. Function keys for ASUS Apps Your Notebook PC also comes with a special set of function keys that can be used...
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... basic settings of screens appear to guide you in to your PC 5. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC. 3. Wait for the first time: 1. Watch this to use on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 38 Notebook PC E-Manual After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. From the setup screen, pick a language to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Starting...
... basic settings of screens appear to guide you in to your PC 5. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC. 3. Wait for the first time: 1. Watch this to use on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 38 Notebook PC E-Manual After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. From the setup screen, pick a language to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Starting...
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... access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of a trained service personnel. We strongly recommend that controls the POST is a series of the Notebook PC's architecture. The software that you turn on Self Test (POST) is installed as a permanent part of software-controlled diagnostic tests that are needed for more details. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new...
... access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of a trained service personnel. We strongly recommend that controls the POST is a series of the Notebook PC's architecture. The software that you turn on Self Test (POST) is installed as a permanent part of software-controlled diagnostic tests that are needed for more details. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new...
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...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. You may differ by model and territory. Main Advance Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration UEFI Boot Launch CSM [Enabled] [Disabled] Sets the system boot order Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] →...
...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. You may differ by model and territory. Main Advance Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration UEFI Boot Launch CSM [Enabled] [Disabled] Sets the system boot order Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] →...
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... Notebook PC E-Manual Re-type to 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. Main Advance Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is a power on password and must be entered to input this before entering BIOS. To set , then this before entering your Notebook...
... Notebook PC E-Manual Re-type to 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. Main Advance Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is a power on password and must be entered to input this before entering BIOS. To set , then this before entering your Notebook...
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Aptio Setup Utility - NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock then select Lock. To lock the USB interface: 1. 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface...
Aptio Setup Utility - NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock then select Lock. To lock the USB interface: 1. 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface...
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... Re-type to set up a password-enabled access 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 83 If ONLY the user's password is set, then this only limits access to Setup...
... Re-type to set up a password-enabled access 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 83 If ONLY the user's password is set, then this only limits access to Setup...
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.... Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Windows Boot Manager Launch EFI Shell from the ASUS website. 2. Main Advance Boot Security Save & Exit Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your configuration settings, select Save Changes and Exit before exiting the BIOS. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file...
.... Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Windows Boot Manager Launch EFI Shell from the ASUS website. 2. Main Advance Boot Security Save & Exit Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your configuration settings, select Save Changes and Exit before exiting the BIOS. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file...
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.... 6. Locate your downloaded BIOS file in the flash disk drive then press . ASUSTek Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Winbond 25X/Q Series Current BIOS Platform: S550 Version: 102 Build Date: Aug 26 2012 Build Time: 20:36:16 New BIOS Platform: Unknown Version: Unknown Build Date: Unknown Build Time: Unknown FSO 0 EFI FS1 FS2 FS3 FS4 [←→]: Switch [↑↓]: Choose [q]: Exit [Enter]: Enter/Execute 7. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 Power...
.... 6. Locate your downloaded BIOS file in the flash disk drive then press . ASUSTek Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Winbond 25X/Q Series Current BIOS Platform: S550 Version: 102 Build Date: Aug 26 2012 Build Time: 20:36:16 New BIOS Platform: Unknown Version: Unknown Build Date: Unknown Build Time: Unknown FSO 0 EFI FS1 FS2 FS3 FS4 [←→]: Switch [↑↓]: Choose [q]: Exit [Enter]: Enter/Execute 7. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 Power...
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.... Notebook PC E-Manual 89 Type your Notebook PC stops working. Follow the succeeding steps to prevent data loss in an external device or DVD. 8. In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. NOTE: We strongly recommend that you would like to recover using a system image file. 6. 4. You can also choose Select a system image if your system image is in case your account password...
.... Notebook PC E-Manual 89 Type your Notebook PC stops working. Follow the succeeding steps to prevent data loss in an external device or DVD. 8. In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. NOTE: We strongly recommend that you would like to recover using a system image file. 6. 4. You can also choose Select a system image if your system image is in case your account password...