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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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... Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning 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. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook ...PC. Do not place objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Use a clean cellulose sponge...
... Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning 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. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook ...PC. Do not place objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Use a clean cellulose sponge...
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.... Notebook PC E-Manual 15 It also allows you to take pictures or record videos using touch screen gestures. This feature allows you to turn your Notebook PC. This high-definition touch screen panel provides excellent viewing features for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on how to quickly turn your Notebook PC. NOTE: For more details on your device from a Notebook PC into a 360º angle. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights...
.... Notebook PC E-Manual 15 It also allows you to take pictures or record videos using touch screen gestures. This feature allows you to turn your Notebook PC. This high-definition touch screen panel provides excellent viewing features for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on how to quickly turn your Notebook PC. NOTE: For more details on your device from a Notebook PC into a 360º angle. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights...
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... is activated. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your keyboard for numeric input. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Number lock indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is enabled. Airplane mode indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up...
... is activated. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your keyboard for numeric input. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Number lock indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is enabled. Airplane mode indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up...
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... two functions: for typing. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Using the numeric keypad section in this manual. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: For more details, refer to use of a regular mouse. Keyboard The keyboard...
... two functions: for typing. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Using the numeric keypad section in this manual. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: For more details, refer to use of a regular mouse. Keyboard The keyboard...
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... app you opened. Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC to an external microphone. Windows® 8.1 button Press this port to connect your Notebook PC. You can also use the power button to put your Notebook PC to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up or down . 22 Notebook PC E-Manual Volume button This button turns the volume up from sleep or hibernate mode. Memory card reader This built-in the Start screen, press this button to...
... app you opened. Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC to an external microphone. Windows® 8.1 button Press this port to connect your Notebook PC. You can also use the power button to put your Notebook PC to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up or down . 22 Notebook PC E-Manual Volume button This button turns the volume up from sleep or hibernate mode. Memory card reader This built-in the Start screen, press this button to...
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... Notebook PC on power adapter mode. • The socket outlet must be easily accessible and near your Notebook PC. • To disconnect your Notebook PC's battery. • Only ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device. • The battery used in this device may have multiple rating output currents based on the available SKU. • Ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to the power adapter before turning...
... Notebook PC on power adapter mode. • The socket outlet must be easily accessible and near your Notebook PC. • To disconnect your Notebook PC's battery. • Only ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device. • The battery used in this device may have multiple rating output currents based on the available SKU. • Ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to the power adapter before turning...
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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 Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity.
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If you opened. Press this key to go back to simulate the right-click functions. 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
If you opened. Press this key to go back to simulate the right-click functions. 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
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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 . 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 55 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.
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 . 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 55 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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... troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that are needed for system startup in the following information for more details. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during POST. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual...
... troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that are needed for system startup in the following information for more details. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during POST. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual...
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... Notebook PC E-Manual 81 Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. 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) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - The actual screens may refer to set your...
... Notebook PC E-Manual 81 Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. 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) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - The actual screens may refer to set your...
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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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 82 Notebook PC E-Manual Aptio Setup Utility - 2. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. 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 Boot Option #1 [WWiinnddoowwss BBoooott MMaannaaggeerr] Disabled Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 82 Notebook PC E-Manual Aptio Setup Utility - 2. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc....
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... this is only asked for when entering Setup. It also allows you to set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC. 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] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED Set Administrator Password.
... this is only asked for when entering Setup. It also allows you to set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC. 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] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED Set Administrator Password.
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Aptio Setup Utility - On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to lock or unlock ports and devices. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to lock then select Lock. 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. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit...
Aptio Setup Utility - On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to lock or unlock ports and devices. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to lock then select Lock. 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. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit...
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...4. Notebook PC E-Manual 87 Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. To set the HDD password: 1. AMpatiino SeAtduvpanUcteidlityBo-otCopSyerciugrhitty(C) S2a0v1e1 &AmEexriitcan Megatrends, Inc. If ONLY the user's password is set, then this only limits access 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 Password Status...
...4. Notebook PC E-Manual 87 Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. To set the HDD password: 1. AMpatiino SeAtduvpanUcteidlityBo-otCopSyerciugrhitty(C) S2a0v1e1 &AmEexriitcan Megatrends, Inc. If ONLY the user's password is set, then this only limits access 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 Password Status...
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... of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Main AdvaAnpcteido SeBtouopt UtiSleictuyri-tyCopySraivgeht& (ECx)it2011 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 a flash disk drive. 3. Notebook PC E-Manual 89 Aptio Setup Utility...
... of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Main AdvaAnpcteido SeBtouopt UtiSleictuyri-tyCopySraivgeht& (ECx)it2011 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 a flash disk drive. 3. Notebook PC E-Manual 89 Aptio Setup Utility...
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Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to operate the equipment. (Reprinted from that to the nearby radio and television reception. You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by specified firmware controlled in accordance with provided instructions and must not be provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for compliance could void the user's authority to Channels 1 through 11...
Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to operate the equipment. (Reprinted from that to the nearby radio and television reception. You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by specified firmware controlled in accordance with provided instructions and must not be provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for compliance could void the user's authority to Channels 1 through 11...
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... ENERGY STAR is NOT supported on the keyboard. The monitor and computer are automatically set to sleep after 10 and 30 minutes of the U.S. In addition, please visit http://www.energystar.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. For more information...
... ENERGY STAR is NOT supported on the keyboard. The monitor and computer are automatically set to sleep after 10 and 30 minutes of the U.S. In addition, please visit http://www.energystar.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. For more information...