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......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 the touchpad...32 ASUS Smart Gesture...39 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
......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 the touchpad...32 ASUS Smart Gesture...39 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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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 Recovering your system 87 Enabling a recovery option 89 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for 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...
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 Recovering your system 87 Enabling a recovery option 89 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for 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...
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... for maintaining and fixing common issues with Windows® 8.1 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8.1 in your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to for 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...
... for maintaining and fixing common issues with Windows® 8.1 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8.1 in your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to for 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...
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... your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC...
... your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC...
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... or record videos using touch screen gestures. This high-definition touch screen panel provides excellent viewing features for typing. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Camera The built-in camera allows you to quickly turn your Notebook PC into a tablet device, refer to the Using the touch screen panel as a tablet section in use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia files on how to turn your device from a Notebook PC into a touch-enabled tablet PC. Keyboard The keyboard provides...
... or record videos using touch screen gestures. This high-definition touch screen panel provides excellent viewing features for typing. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Camera The built-in camera allows you to quickly turn your Notebook PC into a tablet device, refer to the Using the touch screen panel as a tablet section in use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia files on how to turn your device from a Notebook PC into a touch-enabled tablet PC. Keyboard The keyboard provides...
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WARNING! • The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents. • Only ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. The battery pack cannot be disassembled. Audio speakers The built-in use or while charging the battery pack. IMPORTANT! Audio features are software-controlled. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Bottom NOTE: The bottom side...
WARNING! • The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents. • Only ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. The battery pack cannot be disassembled. Audio speakers The built-in use or while charging the battery pack. IMPORTANT! Audio features are software-controlled. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Bottom NOTE: The bottom side...
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... incorrect type. • Do not dispose of properly. • Keep the battery and other small components away from the power socket. Notebook PC E-Manual 27 We strongly recommend that your power adapter. Some Notebook PC models may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if removed or disassembled. • Follow the warning labels for your Notebook PC's battery. • The battery used in this device may...
... incorrect type. • Do not dispose of properly. • Keep the battery and other small components away from the power socket. Notebook PC E-Manual 27 We strongly recommend that your power adapter. Some Notebook PC models may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if removed or disassembled. • Follow the warning labels for your Notebook PC's battery. • The battery used in this device may...
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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 Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity.
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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 Windows® 8.1 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to simulate the right-click functions. Notebook PC E-Manual 41 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.
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. Notebook PC E-Manual 41 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 Windows® 8.1 features the Start button which allows you to call out the Start button. Start button on the Start screen NOTE: The actual color of your Start screen. Hover your mouse pointer over the left corner of your Start button varies depending on any app that you chose for your Start screen or any opened app to switch between the two most recent apps that is currently open onscreen. The Start button may be accessed from the Start screen, while on Desktop mode, and on the display settings you opened. Notebook PC E-Manual 51
Start button Windows® 8.1 features the Start button which allows you to call out the Start button. Start button on the Start screen NOTE: The actual color of your Start screen. Hover your mouse pointer over the left corner of your Start button varies depending on any app that you chose for your Start screen or any opened app to switch between the two most recent apps that is currently open onscreen. The Start button may be accessed from the Start screen, while on Desktop mode, and on the display settings you opened. Notebook PC E-Manual 51
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... software-controlled diagnostic tests that requires further BIOS settings or updates. Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you to most conditions of your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that run when you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings apply to run troubleshooting options using the function keys...
... software-controlled diagnostic tests that requires further BIOS settings or updates. Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you to most conditions of your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that run when you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings apply to run troubleshooting options using the function keys...
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... 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10...
... 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10...
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... American Megatrends, Inc. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual 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. Aptio Setup Utility - 2. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit...
... American Megatrends, Inc. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual 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. Aptio Setup Utility - 2. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit...
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...; If you install an Administrator Password, you will be prompted to 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. If ONLY the user's password is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. Copyright (C) 2012...
...; If you install an Administrator Password, you will be prompted to 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. If ONLY the user's password is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. Copyright (C) 2012...
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... 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 like to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 82 Notebook PC E-Manual Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Select an interface that you can also access USB...
... 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 like to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 82 Notebook PC E-Manual Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Select an interface that you can also access USB...
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... steps to set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive. Notebook PC E-Manual 83 Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. 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...
... steps to set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive. Notebook PC E-Manual 83 Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. 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...
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.... To update the BIOS: 1. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 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. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash...
.... To update the BIOS: 1. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 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. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash...
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... security settings. • Use ASUS Live Update to update ASUS-exclusive applications, drivers and utilities in your Notebook PC. Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using force shutdown to turn off your Notebook PC. • Always backup your data and make it a point to create a backup data in ID and password - Refer to the ASUS Tutor installed in your Notebook PC for more details. • Use an anti-virus software to...
... security settings. • Use ASUS Live Update to update ASUS-exclusive applications, drivers and utilities in your Notebook PC. Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using force shutdown to turn off your Notebook PC. • Always backup your data and make it a point to create a backup data in ID and password - Refer to the ASUS Tutor installed in your Notebook PC for more details. • Use an anti-virus software to...
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... Notebook PC E-Manual You may also disconnect the power adapter or battery pack, wait for assistance. 5. You can 't I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? • Press to enable your touchpad. • Check if ASUS Smart Gesture has been set to disable the touchpad when connecting an external pointing device. 6. Contact your local ASUS service center for a minute, then reconnect them again to turn up...
... Notebook PC E-Manual You may also disconnect the power adapter or battery pack, wait for assistance. 5. You can 't I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? • Press to enable your touchpad. • Check if ASUS Smart Gesture has been set to disable the touchpad when connecting an external pointing device. 6. Contact your local ASUS service center for a minute, then reconnect them again to turn up...
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... not working. Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to turn off this feature and use the said keys for inputting letters. Make sure that nothing accidentally touches or presses on your touchpad while you type on your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 95 What should I do ? How can also disable your touchpad by connecting an external pointing device to your Notebook PC to configure the settings. 9. Press the key or (on selected models...
... not working. Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to turn off this feature and use the said keys for inputting letters. Make sure that nothing accidentally touches or presses on your touchpad while you type on your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 95 What should I do ? How can also disable your touchpad by connecting an external pointing device to your Notebook PC to configure the settings. 9. Press the key or (on selected models...