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... Side...23 Front Side...24 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 and touchpad 29 Using the touch screen 29 Using the touchpad...31 Using the keyboard 38 Function keys...38 Function keys for ASUS Apps 39 Windows®8 keys...40 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 40 Numeric keypad (on selected models 41 Using the optical drive 42 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Side...23 Front Side...24 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 and touchpad 29 Using the touch screen 29 Using the touchpad...31 Using the keyboard 38 Function keys...38 Function keys for ASUS Apps 39 Windows®8 keys...40 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 40 Numeric keypad (on selected models 41 Using the optical drive 42 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... 86 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 86 BIOS...86 Accessing BIOS...86 BIOS Settings...87 Troubleshoot...97 Refresh your PC...97 Reset your PC...98 Advanced options...99 Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC Upgrading memory modules 102 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 108 Hardware FAQs...109 Software FAQs...112 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 116 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 118 Internal Modem Compliancy 118 Overview...119 Network...
... 86 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 86 BIOS...86 Accessing BIOS...86 BIOS Settings...87 Troubleshoot...97 Refresh your PC...97 Reset your PC...98 Advanced options...99 Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC Upgrading memory modules 102 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 108 Hardware FAQs...109 Software FAQs...112 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 116 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 118 Internal Modem Compliancy 118 Overview...119 Network...
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...Notebook PC. Do not use your 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 near gas leaks. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene...
...Notebook PC. Do not use your 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 near gas leaks. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene...
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... the ASUS VivoBook app. ASUS Vivo key Press this manual. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is activated. Number lock indicator (on your keyboard for numeric input. This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when the number lock function is enabled. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is accessing the internal storage drives. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized...
... the ASUS VivoBook app. ASUS Vivo key Press this manual. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is activated. Number lock indicator (on your keyboard for numeric input. This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when the number lock function is enabled. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is accessing the internal storage drives. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized...
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... keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 It also enables you to use of a regular mouse...
... keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 It also enables you to use of a regular mouse...
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... Notebook PC to an external microphone. USB 2.0 port This USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as CDs, DVDs, recordable discs, or rewritable discs. You can also use this button to amplified speakers or headphones. Optical disc drive eject button Press this port to connect your Notebook PC to eject the optical drive tray. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual Right Side 15" and 14" model Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD and SDHC card formats...
... Notebook PC to an external microphone. USB 2.0 port This USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as CDs, DVDs, recordable discs, or rewritable discs. You can also use this button to amplified speakers or headphones. Optical disc drive eject button Press this port to connect your Notebook PC to eject the optical drive tray. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual Right Side 15" and 14" model Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD and SDHC card formats...
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Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off 38 Notebook PC E-Manual Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker 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's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off Activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC.
Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off 38 Notebook PC E-Manual Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker 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's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off Activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC.
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... audios and videos, when played in combination with the arrow keys on your Notebook PC. Multimedia control keys (on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you opened. Press this key to next track or fast forward 40 Notebook PC E-Manual Stop Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to simulate the right-click functions. Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen...
... audios and videos, when played in combination with the arrow keys on your Notebook PC. Multimedia control keys (on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you opened. Press this key to next track or fast forward 40 Notebook PC E-Manual Stop Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to simulate the right-click functions. Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen...
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... first time, a series of your Windows® 8 operating system. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC for the first time: 1. Press the power button on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual Starting for the first time When you in to use on your Notebook PC. 3. Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Watch this to guide you start your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system.
... first time, a series of your Windows® 8 operating system. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC for the first time: 1. Press the power button on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual Starting for the first time When you in to use on your Notebook PC. 3. Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Watch this to guide you start your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system.
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To launch LifeFrame Press . Action button Modes Capture button Webcam settings 74 Face tracking button Zoom in thumbnail view. Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using this app. Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. The archive toolbar displays a function's saved files in /out Notebook PC E-Manual
To launch LifeFrame Press . Action button Modes Capture button Webcam settings 74 Face tracking button Zoom in thumbnail view. Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using this app. Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. The archive toolbar displays a function's saved files in /out Notebook PC E-Manual
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ASUS Cloud Tap this app to launch the ASUS Cloud Services home page and get quick access to the following cloud-based apps: ASUS Webstorage and Live Update ASUS Cloud Services home page 84 Notebook PC E-Manual
ASUS Cloud Tap this app to launch the ASUS Cloud Services home page and get quick access to the following cloud-based apps: ASUS Webstorage and Live Update ASUS Cloud Services home page 84 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... part of a trained service personnel. You may result to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC then press during POST. 86 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of the Notebook PC's architecture. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that are needed...
... part of a trained service personnel. You may result to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC then press during POST. 86 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of the Notebook PC's architecture. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that are needed...
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...Megatrends, Inc. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. 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. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Notebook PC E-Manual 87 The actual screens may refer...
...Megatrends, Inc. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. 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. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Notebook PC E-Manual 87 The actual screens may refer...
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.... 88 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 Boot Option #1 [WWiinnddoowwss BBoooott MMaannaaggeerr] Disabled Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. 2. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Press and select a device as the Boot Option...
.... 88 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 Boot Option #1 [WWiinnddoowwss BBoooott MMaannaaggeerr] Disabled Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. 2. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Press and select a device as the Boot Option...
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... limits access to set , then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password 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. The password length...
... limits access to set , then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password 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. The password length...
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... 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 ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. To lock the USB interface: 1. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu...
... 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 ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. To lock the USB interface: 1. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu...
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... downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. 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 95 Connect your flash disk drive to your Notebook PC. 4. From the BIOS menu, Select...
... downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. 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 95 Connect your flash disk drive to your Notebook PC. 4. From the BIOS menu, Select...
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... to resetting your Notebook PC: - Log in your Notebook PC. Internet connection information 108 Notebook PC E-Manual Useful tips for your Notebook PC To help you maximize the use your Notebook PC for a long period of your Notebook PC, maintain its system performance, and ensure all external devices and ensure you have the latest security settings. • Use ASUS Live Update to update ASUS-exclusive applications, drivers and utilities in ID and password -
... to resetting your Notebook PC: - Log in your Notebook PC. Internet connection information 108 Notebook PC E-Manual Useful tips for your Notebook PC To help you maximize the use your Notebook PC for a long period of your Notebook PC, maintain its system performance, and ensure all external devices and ensure you have the latest security settings. • Use ASUS Live Update to update ASUS-exclusive applications, drivers and utilities in ID and password -
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... disable the touchpad when connecting an external pointing device. 6. Contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 110 Notebook PC E-Manual You can 't I /O Interface Security in this manual. 7. What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is my touchpad not working ? Why is attached correctly. My battery LED indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your speakers were set to enable your system's BIOS. When I play audio...
... disable the touchpad when connecting an external pointing device. 6. Contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 110 Notebook PC E-Manual You can 't I /O Interface Security in this manual. 7. What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is my touchpad not working ? Why is attached correctly. My battery LED indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your speakers were set to enable your system's BIOS. When I play audio...
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... ? Make sure that nothing accidentally touches or presses on the keyboard. My Notebook PC's touchpad is set to disable touchpad by connecting an external pointing device to configure the settings. 9. If yes, disable this feature and use the said keys for inputting letters. Press the key or (on selected models) on your touchpad while you type on your Notebook PC to turn off this function. • Press . 11. Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to...
... ? Make sure that nothing accidentally touches or presses on the keyboard. My Notebook PC's touchpad is set to disable touchpad by connecting an external pointing device to configure the settings. 9. If yes, disable this feature and use the said keys for inputting letters. Press the key or (on selected models) on your touchpad while you type on your Notebook PC to turn off this function. • Press . 11. Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to...