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......18 Right Side...19 Left Side...21 Front Side...22 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 panel and touchpad 29 Using touch screen panel gestures 29 Using touchpad gestures 33 Using the keyboard...40 Function keys...40 Windows® 8.1 keys...41 Multimedia control keys 42 Using the numeric keypad 43 Using the touch screen panel as a tablet 44 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
......18 Right Side...19 Left Side...21 Front Side...22 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 panel and touchpad 29 Using touch screen panel gestures 29 Using touchpad gestures 33 Using the keyboard...40 Function keys...40 Windows® 8.1 keys...41 Multimedia control keys 42 Using the numeric keypad 43 Using the touch screen panel as a tablet 44 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
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... 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 Troubleshoot...87 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
... 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 Troubleshoot...87 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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...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. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual... Do not place objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use strong solvents such as ...
...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. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual... Do not place objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use strong solvents such as ...
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... videos using touch screen gestures. It also enables you to operate it using your device from a Notebook PC into a tablet device, refer to turn your Notebook PC. NOTE: For more details on how to the Using the touch screen panel as a tablet section in this manual. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in your Notebook PC. It allows the system to automatically adjust the brightness of ambient light in use the function keys...
... videos using touch screen gestures. It also enables you to operate it using your device from a Notebook PC into a tablet device, refer to turn your Notebook PC. NOTE: For more details on how to the Using the touch screen panel as a tablet section in this manual. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in your Notebook PC. It allows the system to automatically adjust the brightness of ambient light in use the function keys...
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... that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for about four (4) seconds until your Notebook PC to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up or down . USB 2.0 ports This 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 21 Left Side Windows® 8.1 button Press this button to go back to the Start screen.
... that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for about four (4) seconds until your Notebook PC to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up or down . USB 2.0 ports This 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 21 Left Side Windows® 8.1 button Press this button to go back to the Start screen.
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.... WARNING! Some Notebook PC models may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if removed or disassembled. • Follow the warning labels for your personal safety. • Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. • Do not dispose of properly. • Keep the battery and other small components away from the power socket. Notebook PC E-Manual 27
.... WARNING! Some Notebook PC models may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if removed or disassembled. • Follow the warning labels for your personal safety. • Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. • Do not dispose of properly. • Keep the battery and other small components away from the power socket. Notebook PC E-Manual 27
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Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off Toggles the display mode 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 your Notebook PC. 40 Notebook PC E-Manual
Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off Toggles the display mode 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 your Notebook PC. 40 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Notebook PC E-Manual 41 If you opened. Press this key to the last app you are two special Windows® keys 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 the Start screen. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Press this key to go back to simulate the right-click functions.
Notebook PC E-Manual 41 If you opened. Press this key to the last app you are two special Windows® keys 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 the Start screen. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Press this key to go back to simulate the right-click functions.
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The Start button may be accessed from the Start screen, while on Desktop mode, and on the display settings you opened app to switch between the two most recent apps that is currently open onscreen. Start button on the Start screen NOTE: The actual color of your Start screen or any app that you chose for your Start button varies depending on any opened . Hover your mouse pointer over the left corner of your Start screen. Notebook PC E-Manual 51 Start button Windows® 8.1 features the Start button which allows you to call out the Start button.
The Start button may be accessed from the Start screen, while on Desktop mode, and on the display settings you opened app to switch between the two most recent apps that is currently open onscreen. Start button on the Start screen NOTE: The actual color of your Start screen or any app that you chose for your Start button varies depending on any opened . Hover your mouse pointer over the left corner of your Start screen. Notebook PC E-Manual 51 Start button Windows® 8.1 features the Start button which allows you to call out the Start button.
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... the Internet. If needed, you are using PPPoE connection. 7. Type your user name and password then tap/click Connect to start connecting to the Network and Sharing Center window then tap/click Set up a new connection or network. 8. Type your service provider. 4. Repeat steps 1 to the next steps if you can also type the preferred DNS server address and alternate DNS server address then tap/click OK. 70 Notebook PC E-Manual...
... the Internet. If needed, you are using PPPoE connection. 7. Type your user name and password then tap/click Connect to start connecting to the Network and Sharing Center window then tap/click Set up a new connection or network. 8. Type your service provider. 4. Repeat steps 1 to the next steps if you can also type the preferred DNS server address and alternate DNS server address then tap/click OK. 70 Notebook PC E-Manual...
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... change its background display and access some of your apps while your Notebook PC is password-protected, or you need to key in the password to continue to your Notebook PC from the lock screen 1. You can be customized to regulate access to the Start screen. 72 Notebook PC E-Manual It also appears when you wake your operating system. To proceed from sleep or hibernate mode. Windows® 8.1 lock screen The Windows® 8.1 lock screen...
... change its background display and access some of your apps while your Notebook PC is password-protected, or you need to key in the password to continue to your Notebook PC from the lock screen 1. You can be customized to regulate access to the Start screen. 72 Notebook PC E-Manual It also appears when you wake your operating system. To proceed from sleep or hibernate mode. Windows® 8.1 lock screen The Windows® 8.1 lock screen...
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... recommend that requires further BIOS settings or updates. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you turn on or restart your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. You may...
... recommend that requires further BIOS settings or updates. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you turn on or restart your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. You may...
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... when setting your boot option priorities. Aptio Setup Utility - 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 77 BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. You may differ by model and...
... when setting your boot option priorities. Aptio Setup Utility - 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 77 BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. You may differ by model and...
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... 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. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual 2. Press and select a device...
... 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. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual 2. Press and select a device...
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... NOT INSTALLED Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I /O) interface, and USB interface. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. The password length must be prompted to input this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. Security This menu allows you to control the access to 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...
... NOT INSTALLED Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I /O) interface, and USB interface. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. The password length must be prompted to input this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. Security This menu allows you to control the access to 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...
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...menu, you would like to lock then select Lock. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 82 Notebook PC E-Manual 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. To lock the USB interface: 1. Aptio Setup Utility...
...menu, you would like to lock then select Lock. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 82 Notebook PC E-Manual 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. To lock the USB interface: 1. Aptio Setup Utility...
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... limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. Re-type to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : NOT INSTALLED Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set up the user password. Notebook PC E-Manual 83...
... limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. Re-type to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : NOT INSTALLED Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set up the user password. Notebook PC E-Manual 83...
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... flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Main AdvaAnpcteido SeBtouopt UtiSleictuyri-tyCopySraivgeht& (ECx)it2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - Connect your Notebook PC. 4. 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 select and update BIOS...
... flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Main AdvaAnpcteido SeBtouopt UtiSleictuyri-tyCopySraivgeht& (ECx)it2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - Connect your Notebook PC. 4. 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 select and update BIOS...
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... your Notebook PC stops working. 90 Notebook PC E-Manual Follow the succeeding steps to recover using a system image file. 6. Type your system to prevent data loss in an external device or DVD. 8. Choose an account you regularly backup your account password then tap/click Continue. 7. Select Use the latest available system image (recommended), then tap/click Next. In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5.
... your Notebook PC stops working. 90 Notebook PC E-Manual Follow the succeeding steps to recover using a system image file. 6. Type your system to prevent data loss in an external device or DVD. 8. Choose an account you regularly backup your account password then tap/click Continue. 7. Select Use the latest available system image (recommended), then tap/click Next. In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5.
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... press any key on power management and its benefits to the environment and health. 4. Reduction of the use of the U.S. Please visit http://www.energy.gov/powermanagement for detail information on the keyboard. Reduced solid waste through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive or DVD drive. 6. Department of user inactivity. NOTE...
... press any key on power management and its benefits to the environment and health. 4. Reduction of the use of the U.S. Please visit http://www.energy.gov/powermanagement for detail information on the keyboard. Reduced solid waste through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive or DVD drive. 6. Department of user inactivity. NOTE...