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......20 Left Side...21 Front Side...23 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 optical drive 44 Using the touch screen panel as a tablet 47 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
......20 Left Side...21 Front Side...23 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 optical drive 44 Using the touch screen panel as a tablet 47 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
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...-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 80 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 80 BIOS...80 Accessing BIOS...80 BIOS Settings...81 Recovering your system 91 Enabling a recovery option 93 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 96 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 98 Internal Modem Compliancy 98 Overview...99 Network Compatibility Declaration 99 Non-....... 105 Canada, avis d'Industry Canada (IC 106 Informations concernant l'exposition aux fréquences radio (RF 106 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 107 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
...-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 80 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 80 BIOS...80 Accessing BIOS...80 BIOS Settings...81 Recovering your system 91 Enabling a recovery option 93 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 96 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 98 Internal Modem Compliancy 98 Overview...99 Network Compatibility Declaration 99 Non-....... 105 Canada, avis d'Industry Canada (IC 106 Informations concernant l'exposition aux fréquences radio (RF 106 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 107 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
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.... 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not use your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC to... dusty environments. 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 strong...
.... 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not use your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC to... dusty environments. 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 strong...
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... record videos using touch screen gestures. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in use. 360º-adjustable touch screen panel Your Notebook PC's touch screen panel can be adjusted all the way into a touch-enabled tablet PC. This feature allows you to quickly turn your Notebook PC. NOTE: For more details on your device from a Notebook PC into a 360º angle. Camera The built-in camera allows you to operate it using your Notebook PC...
... record videos using touch screen gestures. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in use. 360º-adjustable touch screen panel Your Notebook PC's touch screen panel can be adjusted all the way into a touch-enabled tablet PC. This feature allows you to quickly turn your Notebook PC. NOTE: For more details on your device from a Notebook PC into a 360º angle. Camera The built-in camera allows you to operate it using your Notebook PC...
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... letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the Airplane mode in your keyboard for numeric input. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. This allows you to use some of your Notebook PC's keyboard. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the keys on your Notebook PC is enabled. Number lock indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated.
... letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the Airplane mode in your keyboard for numeric input. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. This allows you to use some of your Notebook PC's keyboard. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the keys on your Notebook PC is enabled. Number lock indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated.
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...;, and controls other multimedia functions. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Using touchpad gestures section in this manual. NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for numeric input and as pointer direction keys. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse...
...;, and controls other multimedia functions. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Using touchpad gestures section in this manual. NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for numeric input and as pointer direction keys. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse...
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... off. Power button Press the power button to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up or down . 22 Notebook PC E-Manual You can also use this button to go back to amplified speakers or headphones. Windows® 8.1 button Press this button to go back to the last app you to connect your Notebook PC to the Start screen. Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you opened. Memory card reader This...
... off. Power button Press the power button to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up or down . 22 Notebook PC E-Manual You can also use this button to go back to amplified speakers or headphones. Windows® 8.1 button Press this button to go back to the last app you to connect your Notebook PC to the Start screen. Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you opened. Memory card reader This...
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...'s battery. • Only ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device. • The battery used in fire. • Never attempt to short-circuit your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to dissamble and reassemble the battery. • Discontinue usage if leakage is found. • The battery and its main power supply, unplug your Notebook PC from children. Notebook PC E-Manual 27 Some Notebook PC models...
...'s battery. • Only ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device. • The battery used in fire. • Never attempt to short-circuit your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to dissamble and reassemble the battery. • Discontinue usage if leakage is found. • The battery and its main power supply, unplug your Notebook PC from children. Notebook PC E-Manual 27 Some Notebook PC models...
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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 or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. 40 Notebook PC E-Manual
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 or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. 40 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Notebook PC E-Manual 41 Press this key to go back to simulate the right-click functions. If you opened. 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 two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Press this key to go back to the last app you are already in the Start screen, press this key to the Start screen.
Notebook PC E-Manual 41 Press this key to go back to simulate the right-click functions. If you opened. 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 two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Press this key to go back to the last app you are already in the Start screen, press this key to the Start screen.
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Notebook PC E-Manual 55 The Start button may be accessed from the Start screen, while on Desktop mode, and on the display settings you chose for your Start screen or any app that 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 opened . Start button Windows® 8.1 features the Start button which allows you opened app to switch between the two most recent apps that is currently open onscreen.
Notebook PC E-Manual 55 The Start button may be accessed from the Start screen, while on Desktop mode, and on the display settings you chose for your Start screen or any app that 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 opened . Start button Windows® 8.1 features the Start button which allows you opened app to switch between the two most recent apps that is currently open onscreen.
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... service personnel. Using POST to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you turn...
... service personnel. Using POST to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you turn...
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...model and territory. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - 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 81 BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens...
...model and territory. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - 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 81 BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens...
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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. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 82 Notebook PC E-Manual...
... 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. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 82 Notebook PC E-Manual...
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... 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. Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED Set Administrator Password. Notebook PC E-Manual 83 Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. It also allows you to control the access to set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults...
... 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. Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED Set Administrator Password. Notebook PC E-Manual 83 Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. It also allows you to control the access to set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults...
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... [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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock or unlock ports and devices. To lock the USB interface: 1. 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. 86 Notebook PC E-Manual...
... [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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock or unlock ports and devices. To lock the USB interface: 1. 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. 86 Notebook PC E-Manual...
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If ONLY the user's password is set, then this only limits 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 Password Status : NOT INSTALLED Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. To set the HDD password: 1. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. Password Description If ONLY the ...
If ONLY the user's password is set, then this only limits 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 Password Status : NOT INSTALLED Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. To set the HDD password: 1. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. Password Description If ONLY the ...
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.... Notebook PC E-Manual 89 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt...
.... Notebook PC E-Manual 89 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt...
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Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to this device is required in the USA." This equipment complies with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. 102 Notebook PC E-Manual It is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment. (Reprinted from that to which...
Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to this device is required in the USA." This equipment complies with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. 102 Notebook PC E-Manual It is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment. (Reprinted from that to which...
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...use of substances harmful to the environment. Notebook PC E-Manual 115 Department of the U.S. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is enabled by modes. 2. To wake your computer, click the mouse or press any key on power management....gov for easy upgrades and longer lifetime through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive or DVD drive. 6. ENERGY STAR complied product ENERGY STAR is NOT supported on the EU Flower...
...use of substances harmful to the environment. Notebook PC E-Manual 115 Department of the U.S. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is enabled by modes. 2. To wake your computer, click the mouse or press any key on power management....gov for easy upgrades and longer lifetime through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive or DVD drive. 6. ENERGY STAR complied product ENERGY STAR is NOT supported on the EU Flower...