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... Airplane mode...68 Connecting to wired networks 69 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 69 Configuring a static IP network connection 70 Turning your Notebook PC off 71 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 71 Windows® 8.1 lock screen 72 To proceed from the lock screen 72 Customizing your lock screen 73 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 76 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 76 BIOS...76 Accessing BIOS...76 BIOS Settings...77 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Airplane mode...68 Connecting to wired networks 69 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 69 Configuring a static IP network connection 70 Turning your Notebook PC off 71 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 71 Windows® 8.1 lock screen 72 To proceed from the lock screen 72 Customizing your lock screen 73 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 76 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 76 BIOS...76 Accessing BIOS...76 BIOS Settings...77 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Troubleshoot...87 Refresh your PC...87 Reset your Notebook PC 92 Hardware FAQs...93 Software FAQs...96 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 100 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 102 Internal Modem Compliancy 102 Overview...103 Network Compatibility Declaration 103 Non-... aux fréquences radio (RF 111 Wireless Operation Channel for your PC...88 Advanced options...89 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for Different Domains 112 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 112 UL Safety Notices...114 Power Safety Requirement 115 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
Troubleshoot...87 Refresh your PC...87 Reset your Notebook PC 92 Hardware FAQs...93 Software FAQs...96 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 100 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 102 Internal Modem Compliancy 102 Overview...103 Network Compatibility Declaration 103 Non-... aux fréquences radio (RF 111 Wireless Operation Channel for your PC...88 Advanced options...89 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for Different Domains 112 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 112 UL Safety Notices...114 Power Safety Requirement 115 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
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... of your Notebook PC. 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you can refer to change the settings of using Windows® 8.1 in your Notebook PC.
... of your Notebook PC. 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you can refer to change the settings of using Windows® 8.1 in your Notebook PC.
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Do not use your Notebook PC near 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 place objects on or near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not use or expose...
Do not use your Notebook PC near 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 place objects on or near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not use or expose...
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Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to use of a regular mouse. It also enables you to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Using touchpad gestures section in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory.
Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to use of a regular mouse. It also enables you to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Using touchpad gestures section in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory.
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... for your Notebook PC's battery. • Only ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device. • The battery used in fire. • Never attempt to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to dissamble and reassemble the battery. • Discontinue usage if leakage is replaced by an incorrect type. • Do...
... for your Notebook PC's battery. • Only ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device. • The battery used in fire. • Never attempt to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to dissamble and reassemble the battery. • Discontinue usage if leakage is replaced by an incorrect type. • Do...
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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's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC. 40 Notebook PC E-Manual
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's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC. 40 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Notebook PC E-Manual 41 Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Windows® 8.1 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to simulate the right-click functions. If you opened. Press this key to go back to the last app you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Press this key to the Start screen.
Notebook PC E-Manual 41 Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Windows® 8.1 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to simulate the right-click functions. If you opened. Press this key to go back to the last app you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Press this key to the Start screen.
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Start button on the Start screen NOTE: The actual color of your Start screen or any app that you opened app to switch between the two most recent apps that is currently open onscreen. Hover your mouse pointer over the left corner of your Start screen. Start button Windows® 8.1 features the Start button which allows you to call out the Start button. Notebook PC E-Manual 51 The Start button may be accessed from the Start screen, while on Desktop mode, and on the display settings you chose for your Start button varies depending on any opened .
Start button on the Start screen NOTE: The actual color of your Start screen or any app that you opened app to switch between the two most recent apps that is currently open onscreen. Hover your mouse pointer over the left corner of your Start screen. Start button Windows® 8.1 features the Start button which allows you to call out the Start button. Notebook PC E-Manual 51 The Start button may be accessed from the Start screen, while on Desktop mode, and on the display settings you chose for your Start button varies depending on any opened .
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... Notebook PC E-Manual The default BIOS settings apply to run the 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 installed as a permanent part of your Notebook PC. We strongly recommend that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot...
... Notebook PC E-Manual The default BIOS settings apply to run the 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 installed as a permanent part of your Notebook PC. We strongly recommend that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot...
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Aptio Setup Utility - You may differ by model and territory. Notebook PC E-Manual 77 BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 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 Opt. Copyright (C) ...
Aptio Setup Utility - You may differ by model and territory. Notebook PC E-Manual 77 BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 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 Opt. Copyright (C) ...
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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. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit...
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. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit...
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... Administrator rights. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password 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. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you to control the access to input this before entering BIOS.
... Administrator rights. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password 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. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you to control the access to input this before entering BIOS.
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... 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. 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 then select Lock. Aptio Setup Utility - Select an interface that you can also access USB...
... 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. 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 then select Lock. Aptio Setup Utility - Select an interface that you can also access USB...
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... boot or enter Setup. Notebook PC E-Manual 83 In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up the user password. AMpatiino SeAtduvpanUcteidlityBo-otCopSyerciugrhitty(C) S2a0v1e1 &AmEexriitcan Megatrends, Inc. Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to your hard disk drive. To set up a password-enabled access to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Administrator Password User Password HDD...
... boot or enter Setup. Notebook PC E-Manual 83 In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up the user password. AMpatiino SeAtduvpanUcteidlityBo-otCopSyerciugrhitty(C) S2a0v1e1 &AmEexriitcan Megatrends, Inc. Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to your hard disk drive. To set up a password-enabled access to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Administrator Password User Password HDD...
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...the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. 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. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 Connect your flash disk drive to your Notebook PC...
...the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. 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. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 Connect your flash disk drive to your Notebook PC...
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.../click Continue. 7. Type your system image is in case your Notebook PC stops working. 90 Notebook PC E-Manual 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. Choose an account you regularly backup your system to...
.../click Continue. 7. Type your system image is in case your Notebook PC stops working. 90 Notebook PC E-Manual 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. Choose an account you regularly backup your system to...
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...; Use an anti-virus software to protect your data and keep this updated too. • Unless absolutely necessary, refrain from using force shutdown to turn off your Notebook PC. • Always backup your data and make it a point to update ASUS-exclusive applications, drivers and utilities in your operating systems and other installed applications - Log in your Notebook PC for your Notebook PC. Internet connection information 92 Notebook PC E-Manual...
...; Use an anti-virus software to protect your data and keep this updated too. • Unless absolutely necessary, refrain from using force shutdown to turn off your Notebook PC. • Always backup your data and make it a point to update ASUS-exclusive applications, drivers and utilities in your operating systems and other installed applications - Log in your Notebook PC for your Notebook PC. Internet connection information 92 Notebook PC E-Manual...
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... a headphone jack is attached correctly. Contact your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is connected to turn up . When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? My battery charge indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your local ASUS service center for assistance. 94 Notebook PC E-Manual What...
... a headphone jack is attached correctly. Contact your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is connected to turn up . When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? My battery charge indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your local ASUS service center for assistance. 94 Notebook PC E-Manual What...
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... Notebook PC's touchpad is set to disable touchpad by pressing . 10. Instead of the following suggestions: • Check if ASUS Smart Gesture is not working. Press and hold the power button for inputting letters. 12. Press the key or (on selected models) on moving. 8. Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to turn off this feature and use the said keys for about two (2) seconds until the power button's LED indicator blinks...
... Notebook PC's touchpad is set to disable touchpad by pressing . 10. Instead of the following suggestions: • Check if ASUS Smart Gesture is not working. Press and hold the power button for inputting letters. 12. Press the key or (on selected models) on moving. 8. Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to turn off this feature and use the said keys for about two (2) seconds until the power button's LED indicator blinks...