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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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...; 8 lock screen 46 Windows® UI...47 Start screen...47 Windows® Apps...47 Hotspots...48 Working with Windows® apps 51 Launching apps...51 Customizing apps...51 Accessing the Apps screen 54 Charms bar...57 Snap feature...60 Other keyboard shortcuts 62 Connecting to wireless networks 64 Wi-Fi...64 Bluetooth ...66 Airplane mode...68 Connecting to wired networks 69 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 69 Configuring a static IP network connection 71 Turning...
...; 8 lock screen 46 Windows® UI...47 Start screen...47 Windows® Apps...47 Hotspots...48 Working with Windows® apps 51 Launching apps...51 Customizing apps...51 Accessing the Apps screen 54 Charms bar...57 Snap feature...60 Other keyboard shortcuts 62 Connecting to wireless networks 64 Wi-Fi...64 Bluetooth ...66 Airplane mode...68 Connecting to wired networks 69 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 69 Configuring a static IP network connection 71 Turning...
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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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... not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near gas leaks. Do not use your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC. Use a clean cellulose ...sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery...
... not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near gas leaks. Do not use your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC. Use a clean cellulose ...sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery...
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Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. This allows you to launch the ASUS VivoBook app. ASUS Vivo key Press this manual. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Number lock indicator (on your keyboard for numeric input. Using capital lock allows you to the ASUS VivoBook section in this key to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's keyboard. Capital lock...
Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. This allows you to launch the ASUS VivoBook app. ASUS Vivo key Press this manual. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Number lock indicator (on your keyboard for numeric input. Using capital lock allows you to the ASUS VivoBook section in this key to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's keyboard. Capital lock...
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... touchpad section in this manual. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Numeric keypad (on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for typing. It also enables you to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Notebook PC E-Manual...
... touchpad section in this manual. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Numeric keypad (on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for typing. It also enables you to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Notebook PC E-Manual...
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... keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. 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. Optical disc drive eject button Press this port to connect your Notebook PC to amplified speakers or headphones. You can also use this button to an external microphone. Right Side 15" and 14" model Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD and SDHC card formats. Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port...
... keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. 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. Optical disc drive eject button Press this port to connect your Notebook PC to amplified speakers or headphones. You can also use this button to an external microphone. Right Side 15" and 14" model Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD and SDHC card formats. Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port...
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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. Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off Activates the second screen 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 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. Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off Activates the second screen 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 38 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... . Multimedia control keys (on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you opened. Press in combination with the arrow keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as audios and videos, when played in the Start screen, 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...
... . Multimedia control keys (on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you opened. Press in combination with the arrow keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as audios and videos, when played in the Start screen, 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...
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...;8 functionalities. Press the power button on your Notebook PC. 3. Carefully read the License Terms. Tick I accept the terms for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. Watch this to use on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings...
...;8 functionalities. Press the power button on your Notebook PC. 3. Carefully read the License Terms. Tick I accept the terms for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. Watch this to use on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings...
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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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... to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings apply to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you change the default BIOS settings except in the following information for system startup in the Notebook PC. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you turn on Self Test (POST) is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer...
... to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings apply to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you change the default BIOS settings except in the following information for system startup in the Notebook PC. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you turn on Self Test (POST) is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer...
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... procedures when setting your boot option priorities. You may differ by model and territory. 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 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - Notebook PC E-Manual 87 BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in...
... procedures when setting your boot option priorities. You may differ by model and territory. 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 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - Notebook PC E-Manual 87 BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in...
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Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 88 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. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & ...
Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 88 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. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & ...
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.... Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Set Administrator Password. Notebook PC E-Manual 89 F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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...
.... Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Set Administrator Password. Notebook PC E-Manual 89 F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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...
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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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 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. 92 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 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. 92 Notebook PC E-Manual
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.... Notebook PC E-Manual 95 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. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook...
.... Notebook PC E-Manual 95 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. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook...
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... to turn off your Notebook PC. • Always backup your operating systems and other installed applications - Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using the Notebook PC at least a month), we recommend that your applications have the following items prior to resetting your Notebook PC: - Internet connection information 108 Notebook PC E-Manual If you are some useful tips that you can follow: • Update Windows®...
... to turn off your Notebook PC. • Always backup your operating systems and other installed applications - Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using the Notebook PC at least a month), we recommend that your applications have the following items prior to resetting your Notebook PC: - Internet connection information 108 Notebook PC E-Manual If you are some useful tips that you can follow: • Update Windows®...
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... in this manual. 7. Why is attached correctly. My battery LED indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your speakers were set to your Notebook PC and remove it. • Unlock the I /O Interface Security section in your touchpad. • Check if ASUS Smart Gesture has been set to mute. • Check if a headphone jack is connected to disable the touchpad when connecting an external pointing device. 6. What...
... in this manual. 7. Why is attached correctly. My battery LED indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your speakers were set to your Notebook PC and remove it. • Unlock the I /O Interface Security section in your touchpad. • Check if ASUS Smart Gesture has been set to mute. • Check if a headphone jack is connected to disable the touchpad when connecting an external pointing device. 6. What...
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... jack port? Notebook PC E-Manual 111 Make sure that nothing accidentally touches or presses on my keyboard displays numbers. You can also disable your Notebook PC. Instead of the following suggestions: • Check if ASUS Smart Gesture is not working. Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to your touchpad by pressing . 10. My Notebook PC's touchpad is set to disable touchpad by connecting an external pointing device to configure the settings. 9. What should I change this feature and use...
... jack port? Notebook PC E-Manual 111 Make sure that nothing accidentally touches or presses on my keyboard displays numbers. You can also disable your Notebook PC. Instead of the following suggestions: • Check if ASUS Smart Gesture is not working. Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to your touchpad by pressing . 10. My Notebook PC's touchpad is set to disable touchpad by connecting an external pointing device to configure the settings. 9. What should I change this feature and use...