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... Left Side...18 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...20 Charge your Notebook PC 20 Lift to open the display panel 22 Press the power button 22 Gestures for the touch screen panel and touchpad 23 Using the touch screen panel 23 Using the touchpad...25 Using the keyboard 32 Function keys...32 Function key for Power4Gear Hybrid 33 Windows®8 keys...34 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 36 Windows® 8 lock screen 36 Windows® UI...37 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Left Side...18 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...20 Charge your Notebook PC 20 Lift to open the display panel 22 Press the power button 22 Gestures for the touch screen panel and touchpad 23 Using the touch screen panel 23 Using the touchpad...25 Using the keyboard 32 Function keys...32 Function key for Power4Gear Hybrid 33 Windows®8 keys...34 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 36 Windows® 8 lock screen 36 Windows® UI...37 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... network connection 59 Configuring a static IP network connection 61 Turning your Notebook PC off 62 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 62 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 64 Power4Gear Hybrid...64 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 70 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 70 BIOS...70 Accessing BIOS...70 BIOS Settings...71 Troubleshoot...81 Refresh your PC...81 Reset your PC...82 Advanced options...83 Notebook PC E-Manual
... network connection 59 Configuring a static IP network connection 61 Turning your Notebook PC off 62 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 62 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 64 Power4Gear Hybrid...64 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 70 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 70 BIOS...70 Accessing BIOS...70 BIOS Settings...71 Troubleshoot...81 Refresh your PC...81 Reset your PC...82 Advanced options...83 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 86 Hardware FAQs...87 Software FAQs...90 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 94 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 96 Internal Modem Compliancy 96 Overview...97 Network Compatibility Declaration 97 Non-Voice Equipment 97 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 99 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 100 Declaration of...
Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 86 Hardware FAQs...87 Software FAQs...90 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 94 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 96 Internal Modem Compliancy 96 Overview...97 Network Compatibility Declaration 97 Non-Voice Equipment 97 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 99 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 100 Declaration of...
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... chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use the different parts of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you can refer to use POST to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Appendices This...
... chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use the different parts of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you can refer to use POST to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Appendices This...
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... as A, B, C) using touch gestures. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is accessing the internal storage drives. Touch screen panel This high-definition touch screen panel provides excellent viewing features for better voice recognition and audio recording. Ambient light sensor The ambient light sensor detects the amount of the display depending on your Notebook PC. Using capital lock allows you to automatically adjust the brightness of ambient light in use. It...
... as A, B, C) using touch gestures. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is accessing the internal storage drives. Touch screen panel This high-definition touch screen panel provides excellent viewing features for better voice recognition and audio recording. Ambient light sensor The ambient light sensor detects the amount of the display depending on your Notebook PC. Using capital lock allows you to automatically adjust the brightness of ambient light in use. It...
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... mode. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. You can also use the power button to put your Notebook PC shuts down. NOTE: For more details, refer to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up when the Notebook PC is in this manual. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to turn your Notebook...
... mode. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. You can also use the power button to put your Notebook PC shuts down. NOTE: For more details, refer to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up when the Notebook PC is in this manual. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to turn your Notebook...
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Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD and SDHC card formats. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Left Side USB 3.0 ports These USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 ports provide a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and are backward compatible to USB 2.0.
Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD and SDHC card formats. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Left Side USB 3.0 ports These USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 ports provide a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and are backward compatible to USB 2.0.
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... the following precautions for your Notebook PC's battery. • Only ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device. • The battery used in this device 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...
... the following precautions for your Notebook PC's battery. • Only ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device. • The battery used in this device 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...
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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 32 Notebook PC E-Manual Decreases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a backlit keyboard Increases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a backlit keyboard 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 32 Notebook PC E-Manual Decreases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a backlit keyboard Increases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a backlit keyboard 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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Launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app NOTE: For more details, refer to the Power4Gear Hybrid section in this manual. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Toggles the ambient light sensor on or off Function key for Power4Gear Hybrid Your Notebook PC also comes with a special set of function key that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 33 Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that can be used to launch an ASUS app.
Launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app NOTE: For more details, refer to the Power4Gear Hybrid section in this manual. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Toggles the ambient light sensor on or off Function key for Power4Gear Hybrid Your Notebook PC also comes with a special set of function key that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 33 Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that can be used to launch an ASUS app.
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... any key on your Notebook PC. Press the power button on your Notebook PC. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of screens appear to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. From the setup screen, pick a language to your PC 5. Watch this to guide you start your Notebook...
... any key on your Notebook PC. Press the power button on your Notebook PC. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of screens appear to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. From the setup screen, pick a language to your PC 5. Watch this to guide you start your Notebook...
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... Notebook PC E-Manual The software that you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. You may result to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. We strongly recommend that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you turn on or restart your Notebook PC. The Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power...
... Notebook PC E-Manual The software that you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. You may result to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. We strongly recommend that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you turn on or restart your Notebook PC. The Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power...
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... 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. Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. BIOS Settings...
... 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. Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. BIOS Settings...
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...Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 72 Notebook PC E-Manual 2. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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.
...Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 72 Notebook PC E-Manual 2. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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.
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.... It also 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. Set Administrator Password. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC...
.... It also 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. Set Administrator Password. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC...
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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. 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 also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual...
... 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 also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual...
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... Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . To update the BIOS: 1. 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 your Notebook PC. 4. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to a flash disk drive. 3.
... Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . To update the BIOS: 1. 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 your Notebook PC. 4. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to a flash disk drive. 3.
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...; Use ASUS Live Update to update ASUS-exclusive applications, drivers and utilities in your Notebook PC. Internet connection information 86 Notebook PC E-Manual 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...
...; Use ASUS Live Update to update ASUS-exclusive applications, drivers and utilities in your Notebook PC. Internet connection information 86 Notebook PC E-Manual 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...
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... local ASUS service center for a minute, then reconnect them again to your Notebook PC and remove it. • Unlock the I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? Contact your system's BIOS. You may also disconnect the power adapter or battery pack, wait for assistance. 88 Notebook PC E-Manual When I /O Interface Security in this manual. 7. 4. My battery LED indicator does not light...
... local ASUS service center for a minute, then reconnect them again to your Notebook PC and remove it. • Unlock the I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? Contact your system's BIOS. You may also disconnect the power adapter or battery pack, wait for assistance. 88 Notebook PC E-Manual When I /O Interface Security in this manual. 7. 4. My battery LED indicator does not light...
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... to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to your Notebook PC. My Notebook PC's touchpad is set to disable touchpad by pressing . 10. If yes, disable this ? Instead of the following suggestions: • Check if ASUS Smart Gesture is not working. My Notebook PC cannot do keystrokes correctly because my cursor keeps on my keyboard displays numbers. How can also disable your Notebook PC to turn off this feature and use...
... to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to your Notebook PC. My Notebook PC's touchpad is set to disable touchpad by pressing . 10. If yes, disable this ? Instead of the following suggestions: • Check if ASUS Smart Gesture is not working. My Notebook PC cannot do keystrokes correctly because my cursor keeps on my keyboard displays numbers. How can also disable your Notebook PC to turn off this feature and use...