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... 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 (on selected models) and touchpad.......29 Using the touch screen 29 Using the touchpad...31 Using ASUS Smart Gesture 37 Enabling the rotate and three-finger gestures 37 Using the rotate and three-finger gestures 39 Using the keyboard 40 Function keys...40 Function keys for ASUS Apps 41 Windows®8 keys...41 Notebook...
... 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 (on selected models) and touchpad.......29 Using the touch screen 29 Using the touchpad...31 Using ASUS Smart Gesture 37 Enabling the rotate and three-finger gestures 37 Using the rotate and three-finger gestures 39 Using the keyboard 40 Function keys...40 Function keys for ASUS Apps 41 Windows®8 keys...41 Notebook...
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...; 8 lock screen 44 Windows® UI...45 Start screen...45 Windows® Apps...45 Hotspots...46 Working with Windows® apps 49 Launching apps...49 Customizing apps...49 Accessing the Apps screen 52 Charms bar...55 Snap feature...58 Other keyboard shortcuts 60 Connecting to wireless networks 62 Wi-Fi...62 Bluetooth ...64 Airplane mode...66 Connecting to wired networks 67 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 67 Configuring a static IP network connection 69 Turning...
...; 8 lock screen 44 Windows® UI...45 Start screen...45 Windows® Apps...45 Hotspots...46 Working with Windows® apps 49 Launching apps...49 Customizing apps...49 Accessing the Apps screen 52 Charms bar...55 Snap feature...58 Other keyboard shortcuts 60 Connecting to wireless networks 62 Wi-Fi...62 Bluetooth ...64 Airplane mode...66 Connecting to wired networks 67 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 67 Configuring a static IP network connection 69 Turning...
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BIOS...78 Accessing BIOS...78 BIOS Settings...79 Troubleshoot...89 Refresh your PC...89 Reset your PC...90 Advanced options...91 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 94 Hardware FAQs...95 Software FAQs...98 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 102 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 104 Internal Modem Compliancy 104 Overview...105 Network... aux ondes radio .... 111 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 112 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 112 UL Safety Notices...114 Power Safety Requirement 115 Notebook PC E-Manual
BIOS...78 Accessing BIOS...78 BIOS Settings...79 Troubleshoot...89 Refresh your PC...89 Reset your PC...90 Advanced options...91 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 94 Hardware FAQs...95 Software FAQs...98 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 102 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 104 Internal Modem Compliancy 104 Overview...105 Network... aux ondes radio .... 111 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 112 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 112 UL Safety Notices...114 Power Safety Requirement 115 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... how to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you can refer to use POST to change the settings of your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter...
... how to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you can refer to use POST to change the settings of your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter...
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.... Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for typing. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a touch-enabled panel, allowing you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia files on or off. It also enables you to use the function keys, allows quick access to take pictures or record videos using touch gestures. Microphone The built-in camera allows you to put your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 NOTE: Some models...
.... Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for typing. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a touch-enabled panel, allowing you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia files on or off. It also enables you to use the function keys, allows quick access to take pictures or record videos using touch gestures. Microphone The built-in camera allows you to put your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 NOTE: Some models...
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... / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your keyboard for numeric input. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Number lock...
... / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your keyboard for numeric input. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Number lock...
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... supply power to hot while in use. Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to a standard VGA-compatible device, such as monitors or projectors. VGA port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to your body while it is HDCP compliant for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content playback. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not cover the adapter and...
... supply power to hot while in use. Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to a standard VGA-compatible device, such as monitors or projectors. VGA port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to your body while it is HDCP compliant for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content playback. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not cover the adapter and...
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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 40 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 40 Notebook PC E-Manual
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.... Notebook PC E-Manual 41 If you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used to launch ASUS apps. Toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to simulate the right-click functions. Launches the ASUS LifeFrame app Launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the Start screen. Turns the speaker volume down Turns...
.... Notebook PC E-Manual 41 If you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used to launch ASUS apps. Toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to simulate the right-click functions. Launches the ASUS LifeFrame app Launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the Start screen. Turns the speaker volume down Turns...
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... Windows® 8 operating system. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 44 Notebook PC E-Manual Starting for the first time When you in to your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Wait for the first time, a series of your Notebook PC. 3. Press the power button on your Notebook PC. From the setup screen, pick a language to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities...
... Windows® 8 operating system. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 44 Notebook PC E-Manual Starting for the first time When you in to your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Wait for the first time, a series of your Notebook PC. 3. Press the power button on your Notebook PC. From the setup screen, pick a language to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities...
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.... Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC. Do not change the default BIOS settings except in the following information for system startup in the Notebook PC. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or updates. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that are needed for more details. Using POST to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you can access the BIOS settings or...
.... Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC. Do not change the default BIOS settings except in the following information for system startup in the Notebook PC. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or updates. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that are needed for more details. Using POST to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you can access the BIOS settings or...
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...: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. You may differ by model and territory. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] [UEFI: Generic Storage] [Generic STORAGE DEV..] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility...
...: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. You may differ by model and territory. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] [UEFI: Generic Storage] [Generic STORAGE DEV..] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility...
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... Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 [Windows Boot Manager] [UEBFoIo:t GOepnteiroinc #S1torage] Windo[wGsenBeoroitc MSaTnOaRgAeGrE DEV..] Disabled Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 80 Notebook...
... Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 [Windows Boot Manager] [UEBFoIo:t GOepnteiroinc #S1torage] Windo[wGsenBeoroitc MSaTnOaRgAeGrE DEV..] Disabled Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 80 Notebook...
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... 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. If ONLY the user's password is set , then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be prompted to input this is only asked for when entering Setup. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults...
... 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. If ONLY the user's password is set , then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be prompted to input this is only asked for when entering Setup. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults...
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... like to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 84 Notebook PC E-Manual Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled External Ports Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] USB Interface Lock UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt...
... like to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 84 Notebook PC E-Manual Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled External Ports Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] USB Interface Lock UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt...
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...your hard disk drive. If ONLY the user's password is set,then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. Re-type 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 : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control NOT INSTALLED Setup Disabled [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change...
...your hard disk drive. If ONLY the user's password is set,then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. Re-type 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 : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control NOT INSTALLED Setup Disabled [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change...
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... > Start Easy Flash, then press . 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. Connect your flash disk drive to your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. Main AdvaAnpcteido SeBtouopt UtiSleictuyri-tyCopySraivgeht& (ECx)it2011 American Megatrends, Inc. To update the BIOS: 1. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download...
... > Start Easy Flash, then press . 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. Connect your flash disk drive to your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. Main AdvaAnpcteido SeBtouopt UtiSleictuyri-tyCopySraivgeht& (ECx)it2011 American Megatrends, Inc. To update the BIOS: 1. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download...
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... the latest security settings. • Use ASUS Live Update to update ASUS-exclusive applications, drivers and utilities in your Notebook PC. Backup data - Internet connection information 94 Notebook PC E-Manual If you are some useful tips that you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you take out the battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect all external devices and ensure you maximize the use of your Notebook PC, maintain...
... the latest security settings. • Use ASUS Live Update to update ASUS-exclusive applications, drivers and utilities in your Notebook PC. Backup data - Internet connection information 94 Notebook PC E-Manual If you are some useful tips that you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you take out the battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect all external devices and ensure you maximize the use of your Notebook PC, maintain...
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... Notebook PC's audio speakers? Contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 96 Notebook PC E-Manual My battery LED indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your speakers were set to mute. • Check if a headphone jack is attached correctly. You can 't I /O Interface Security section in your touchpad. • Check if ASUS Smart Gesture has been set to disable the touchpad when connecting an external pointing device...
... Notebook PC's audio speakers? Contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 96 Notebook PC E-Manual My battery LED indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your speakers were set to mute. • Check if a headphone jack is attached correctly. You can 't I /O Interface Security section in your touchpad. • Check if ASUS Smart Gesture has been set to disable the touchpad when connecting an external pointing device...
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Notebook PC E-Manual 97 My Notebook PC cannot do ? Make sure that nothing accidentally touches or presses on moving. Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to disable touchpad by pressing . 10. Why does audio still come out from my Notebook PC's audio speakers even if I do? You can also disable your touchpad by connecting an external pointing device to turn off this feature and use the said keys for inputting letters...
Notebook PC E-Manual 97 My Notebook PC cannot do ? Make sure that nothing accidentally touches or presses on moving. Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to disable touchpad by pressing . 10. Why does audio still come out from my Notebook PC's audio speakers even if I do? You can also disable your touchpad by connecting an external pointing device to turn off this feature and use the said keys for inputting letters...
